Events

February 28^th 2020 “National Science Day” with theme “ Women in Science”

Identified by the department of Science and Technology, Government of India, organized by SRCWA at Seminar Hall of Medical College building.

National Science day is celebrated every year to commemorate the discovery of the Raman effect. On this day Sir C V Raman announced the Raman effect, for which he was awarded Nobel prize in 1930.

This year’s theme - Women in Science.

The objective of the programme was learning through sharing, by the women scientists of SRIHER, to the women of SRIHER.

The focus of the programme was on

• Science as career option
• Research as career option
• Impact of marriage motherhood in career prospects

March 8^th 2020 International Womens Day ( IWD)

This day was celebrated on 10/03/2020 at SRIHER. International Women’s day’s 2020 UN theme was : “Generation Equality, Realizing Women’s Rights”. By this women achiever’s, raising awareness of bias, we can bring about a change. This, day is for women’s right and world peace. In SRIHER, this day was celebrated as “SMILE STAR DAY” by paying tributes to late Dr.Jyotsna Murthy MS.Mch.DNB PhD (DOB:3/2/1962 – DOD:16/02/2020) and Late Dr.Sreeleka - MSc (Nursing) PhD ( DOB: 8/3/1975 – DOD: 19/11/2019).

Mr.Murthy ( Dr.J. Jyotsna Murthy’s husband & Dr.Sreelekhas’s husband parents were presented after paying tributes to them by several of our faculties and staff, “PLAQUES” were given to their families. This day will never be forgotten in the history of SRCWA of SRIHER, as there were moments of emotions both by their families and SRIHER family

Dr.Jyotsna Murthy( 3/2/1962 – 16/02/2020) “SMILE TRAIN” hero remembered. “A life well lived is long enough” - Lucius Annaeus Senoca.

She was Capable, compassionate, surgeon, great human being and above all she was held in high esteem by her patients, colleagues, peers and friends. A meticulous plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgeon. Her administrative characteristics were open mind and learn from her own mistakes and those of others also.

She had a multidisciplinary cleft care unit, werein the speech therapist, orthodontist and nutritionist were able to give, great care to the cleft care repaired children, who would otherwise have lived in constant mental and physical agony.

Though she is not with us, her legacy will always be, Live, in the smiles of tens thousands of children. As her name suggests Jyotsna meaning “moonlight”, she became instrumental to light up many lives.

Dr.Sreeleka ( MSc (Nursing) PhD ( 8/3/1975 – 19/11/2019) was born on the 8th March 1975, this is the day (when International Women’s Day was celebrated for the “FIRST TIME” by the United Nations 8/3/1975) What a co incidence !!! – She was the Vice Principal of the college of Nursing, a humble, silent, highly knowledge professor of nursing, loved by students and colleagues.

“ A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination of instil a love of learning” states Brad Hendry. These words fit her best.

March 31^st 2020

Campus environment day celebrated on the birth anniversary of (Late) Mrs.Kamalam Ramasamy Udayar ( wife of our founder chancellor late Mr.N P V.Ramasamy Udayar) as she was fond of fauna and flora of the campus. Hence she maintained an eco friendly – clean and safe environmental campus. Poster for March 31^st 2020 ( on line ) 76^th birthday of our beloved Amma, Smt. Kamalam Ramaswamy Udayar “ Campus Environmental Day “ Covid 19 lockdown and Environmental impact” – Environmental effects of corona virus, cleaner water, cleaner air. “ we share the world with plants and Animals. They have come to occupy their places.

This year, in view of the lockdown due to covid 19, an online posters were presented by Prof.Mathangi, Department of Mind Body Medicine.

August 12^th 2020

“CME for medical postgraduates of SRMC & RI” :August 12th 2020 - Understanding the basics of Covid - 19.

Organized for the newly joined first year Medical Post graduates on 12/08/2020. The Scientific programme “ Covid 19 with clinical features and the laboratory tests available for detecting Sars COV 2 along with the available Imaging modalities and interpretations of the X-ray chest PA view with HRCT thorax and the co rad scores and the importance with clinical presentation and the management of mild to moderate Covid 19 in the HDU and later about the severe Covid 19 in the ICU were all discussed by experts, pediatric Covid 19 was also discussed in the programme.

October 16^th 2020

International Girl Child Day Oct 11th ) Dr.Vijayalakshmi Thanasekaraan gave a talk on “ My voice, our equal future” - A better world inspired by adolescent girls, The talk was to the faculty and students (of Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital in collaboration with Medical Education Unit, SBMCH, Chengalpet) about the hardships and how to overcome the barriers to reach a height on society by the girl children.

The theme for 2020 – 9th International Day of the Girl child also called the day of girls) Oct 11th Since 2012. This is to increase an awareness of gender inequality faced by girls worldwide. This inequality includes areas such as access to education, nutrition, legal rights, medical care and protection from discrimination, violence against women and forced child marriage.

As you are all aware in India girl child is considered as a burden. People forget that today’s girl child is tomorrow’s women. Hence, enable women to think critically and also involve them decision making.

“Beti Bachao, Beti Padhan ( Save the daughter, educate the daughter) is a campaign by the government of India.

To mention about a few Girl Children, who had to break the barrier to attain a position.

DEFENNE

Gununjansaxena – The Kargil girl – 1999( Women IAF Pilot)

Priya Jhingan - 1992 first women officer to join Indian Army

Dcp N Ambika - victim of child marriage became an IPS office and the Deputy Commissioner of Police.

Saraa Hameed Ahmed - Bengaluru-based Ahmed was only 25 when she became the first Muslim woman to become a pilot in India.

Activist

Seema Samridhi Kushwaha  is an advocate at the Supreme Court of India. She is known for being legal counsel of victim in 2012 Delhi gang rape and murder  case. Because of her long legal fighting, all the four adult convicts were executed by hanging at Tihar Jail on 20th March 2020.

Laxmi Agarwal is an Indian Acid attack survivor, a campaigner for rights of acid attack victims, and a TV host.

Sports

Rani Rampal, Indian Field Hockey player at the age of 15 she was the youngest player in the national team which participated in 2010 world cup. She was the Captain for Indian Women’s Hockey team.

Mary Kom – Amateur Boxer and incumbent member of parliament, Rajya Sabha.

Geeta Phogat and Babita Phogat is a freestyle wrestler, GEETA PHOGAT who won India's first ever gold medal in wrestling at the Commonwealth Games in 2010.

Arunima sinha  World's first female amputee to have scaled Mt Everest

Administration

Ummul kher – battled, bone disorder, unsupportive parents, lived in a slum and cracked UPSC exam

P Amudha - IAS Officer appointed Joint Secretary In Prime Minister’s Office

Beno Zephine N L, a 26 year old 100% visually impaired young woman, who despite all odds became India's first blind IFS officer in 2015

Chaitanya Venkateswaran - British High Commissioner for a day

In November 2020 Questionnaire survey among women employees of SRIHER about the awareness of cancer breast and the facilities available at SRIHER was carried out.

1^st March Interactive session with Dr.Cavin Mc Loughlin Fullbright Specialist ,SRU Profeesor,Kent State University on “Opportunities and Challenges for Women in scaling academic heights:Global national and regional perspectives” There was presentation by Dr.Ramya on the analysis of the online survey about the challenges faced by women academician undertaking research at SRU

27^th Feb Inauguration of Indo US workshop on “ Research Capacity Building Phase II” Conducted by Dr. Caven Mc Loughlin, Professor, School psychology programme, Kent State University.

Chief Guest : Mr.Kenneth Mc Bride , Political / Economic officer Us Consultant General , Chennai India,

Dr.JSN Murthy, Vice Chancellor, Sri Ramachadra University presided and Dr.Vijayalakshmi Thanasekaraan spoke on women Researchers of Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University).

7^th March -“Workshop on Leadership”-Leaving a legacy by Ms. Gayatri Anandh Gynaecology Camp at Banyan Centre, Mugappair-Chennai.

2013 & 2014 Dr.Anitha Ravi, Associate Prof of Community Medicine took all the initiative.

16 September “Programme on Leadership”

I. “Women & Leadership”-Lecture by Prof.Usha Vishwanath-Prof of OBG-SRMC &RIcolleges of the University
II. Debate on “Is the Societal Attitude A Hindrance for Women in Leadership”

Judge: Prof.Usha Vishwanath

Yes:Hinderance
Dr.S.Rajendran [ Prof of Pathology ]
Dr.Roopa [ Prof of Physiology]Dr.Roopa [ Prof of Physiology ]
Dr.Siddarth [ Asst.Prof of Radilogy ]
Dr.Siddarth [ Asst.Prof of Radilogy ]

No: Not a Hinderance
Dr.S.Muralidharan [ Prof & HOD-Cardiology ]
Dr.K.A.Thiagarajan [ Prof-Sports Medicine ]
Ms.Uma Maheshwari [ Nursing ]

On 27^th Sep. SRCWA organized a an interactive session on “Explorations in Academic Motherhood” with Dr.Caven Mcloughlin, Fulbright professor-SRU-Professor, Kent University. Dr.Mc Loughlin describes research from Western countries. He described about inter related-variable of work and family. He asked the faculty what does it do to create healthy work & family balance.

28^th SEPTEMBER “Ignited Minds”:Quiz competition on Honourable Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam[Former President of India]

Quiz Master: Dr.Sumant.C.Raman,MD . Students from all colleges of the University participated 7 winners were awarded prizes

On 6/3/2014 - Interactive Session with Ms.Maya Gaitonde, Hon. Secretary, Balamandir Kamaraj Trust, Balamandir Research Foundation.

Ms.Latha Pandiarajan, Director, Ma Fio Foundation.

Ms Nithyasree Mahadevan – [An Emminent Carnatic musician & play back singer for film songs in many Indian languages] Launched MANASVNI-Screening Programme for Women teachers of school which includes anaemia, breast examination, cervical smear[ABCD]initiated on the eve of IWD

On 17^th May – workshop on” Vishaka Guidelines” Awareness programme on its genesis, gender equality and practice,from social research ,Delhi.

30 Augusut Gynaec screening camp at Banyan by the Department of SRCWA,OG and Community Medicine of SRU.

On 4.8.2012 - Initiation of Lactation support programme. To educate support and help the female employees of Sri Ramachandra University who are breast feeding, to practicing exclusive breast feeding till 6 months

A workshop on “Women and Leadership” conducted by the British Council of India.

On 11^th march – A Seminar on “Exercise in women’s health and well being – A programme of awareness and guidance

9^th 11^thMarch 2011 An exclusive women’s Health check up programme by a team of Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University) Doctors from various specialties.

22^nd September 2010 “Women and Economic Prospect” Dr.Ambiga Devi for SRMC & RI silver Jubilee celebration.

2^nd - 6^th Feb. 2009 UGC Capacity Building of women Managers in Higher Education, Dr.Lokeswari, Prof. and HOD, Biotechnology,

Prof.a.Rekha, Associate Prof. of Surgery

attended the workshop at Anna University, Chennai

20^th - 22 ^nd March World Wellness Women’s Congress (WWWC) at Chennai Trade Centre, Theme : Empowering women for global wellness.
Ms.Kundala Devi, Ms.Supriya, Ms.Muthulakshmi department of Clinical Nutrition and Ms.Meryl Selvanayagam and Ms.Cynthiya Melton of English department

October Breast Cancer Awareness Programme
A Health Checkup for women employees above 40 yrs of age.