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OTHER IMPORTANT EVENTS & CELEBRATIONS

Guest Talk on “Addressing gender issues, gender sensitization in Higher
Educational Institutions (HEIs)- Challenges and Perspective

09 DECEMBER
IIMV observed the ‘Discrimination against Women pakhwada’
from November 25 to December 10, 2022. In this regard, on
December 9, IIMV organised a guest talk titled 'Addressing
gender issues, gender sensitization in Higher Educational
Institutions (HEIs)- Challenges and Perspective' in order to
raise awareness about gender issues and gender
sensitization. Prof. S Sumitra, M.A., ML., Ph.D., Honorary
Professor &Rtd. Principal, Dr B R Ambedkar College of Law,
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, and Chairperson,
Women's Cell, IIMV, was the guest speaker at this event. In her
speech, she discussed the perils of a patriarchal society and the pervasiveness of gender issues in society.
She noted that a patriarchal structure does not involve only men, but that women also play a significant role
in patriarchal societies. Later, she responded to the students' questions. Faculty, staff, and students were
present during the talk.

Earlier, on behalf of IIMV, the Vatsalya Club (Students Affairs
Council) had organised poster-making, painting, and quiz
competitions for all the students on themes related to
'Eradication of Discrimination against Women'. Certificates
were awarded to the winners of these competitions during this
event. The Cultural Club (students) staged a play and dance to
raise awareness about the eradication of all forms of violence
and discrimination against women.
Prof. Deepika Gupta concluded the ceremony with a vote of
thanks.
IIMV FIELD

MSME O cial Event

14 SEPTEMBER
The IIMV FIELD hosted an exposure event on Innovation
and Entrepreneurship for MSME officials, GoI, from
across India. The officials were given a tour of the
Institute, the incubation centre, FIELD. Our COO, Prof. M.
Shameem Jawed, emphasised the role of management
institutes in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship
at the MSME level while interacting with government
officials.

Mr. Ravi Eswarapu, from the Andhra University
Incubation Centre, elucidated how technical institutes
can boost innovation at the MSME level. Prof. Sushil
Kumar, from the Entrepreneurship area of IIMV,
discussed select business models of startups pertinent
to MSMEs.

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