MKP (PG) College gets UGC grant for Dept of Women’s Studies

DEHRADUN, 28 Jan: An amount of Rs 80 lakhs has been granted to establish a Department of Women’s Studies at the MKP PG College, here. The fund has been provided by the University Grants Commission (UGC), disclosed Dr Indu Singh at a meeting held at the college campus, here, today. 
She said that it was indeed a major achievement and a landmark for the college, especially in the field of women related issues. There would be graduation, post-graduation, diploma and certificate courses in the department.
“Being a girls’ college, MKP was the right place to start such a department, where study and research into present day women related facts, gender issues, etc., will be undertaken. It is these girls who would be future mothers and it is important for them to be aware of their rights and not be cowed down or pressurised to do anything that goes against their rights,” she asserted.  “The change in attitude is what is required and what we will strive for. Change in the outlook is half the battle won. Involving the youth is going to be fruitful as they are the future. This will take time since such practices have been going on for generations, but there has to be a start and things will certainly become better in the time to come.”