Investiture Ceremony and Talk by Experts from State Legal Services Authority
Date: 23 September, 2016
Investiture Ceremony at Govt. Home Science College, began with asking The Almighty for his blessings and giving the Student Council and its members the strength and wisdom to carry on the duties delegated to them responsibly and diligently. Miss Nitima Mehta was sworn in as President, Akriti Thakur as Vice President , Nitika Goyal as Secretary cum Treasurer along with the Class Representatives , who pledged to fulfil their duties and to live up to the expectations of the students who duly elected them as well as the college. Principal, Dr Sudha Katyal congratulated the newly formed Council and urged them to work in unison , be responsible, not ignore academics and be a humble leader. She also congratulated the previous council for carrying out its duties very well that went a long way in helping the college to get accredited with 'A' grade.
The investiture ceremony was followed by a talk by Sh. Mahavir Singh, Member Secretary, State Legal Services Authority and later on by Mr Amrinder Sharma, Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Chandigarh. Mr Singh encouraged the students to participate in the activities of The Legal Awareness Club started in the college last month and volunteer wholeheartedly. Citing the importance of the club, he said that they will train students to become paralegal volunteers and address legal queries concerning drug menace, rights of transgender, divorce etc. He said that they will collaborate with the college and set up a Legal Aid Club and an Anti Drug Club in the long run.
Mr Sharma talked about Victim Assistance Scheme which addresses cases who need help, rehabilitation and also award compensation. He informed the audience about the special laws and helplines created for women and children and asked the audience to spread awareness about them. He quoted examples of women like Oprah Winfrey and Malala Yusufsai who have made a mark in the world by fighting for their rights as well as others. He implored the students to become examples themselves and made them aware about Cyber Laws and Cyber Crime. He ended by motivating the audience to become responsible citizens, be aware of our fundamental duties and provide help to those who require it.
