A symposium on 'Women Empowerment' organised by Prof. Mukund Sarda

The subject of women empowerment has become a major concerning issue all over the world. Many organizations strive to empower women through various measures and promote gender justice. However, ensuring equality for women still remains a challenging issue in many parts of the world. There arises a dire need for gender justice and women empowerment for the over-all growth and development of a nation. It is now held that women can no longer be asked to wait for equal rights. Women are the building blocks of a nation. As it is commonly renowned that ‘Educating a woman is educating a nation.’

A workshop on ‘Gender Justice & Women Empowerment’ for counselors was organized by Prof. Mukund Sarda at Bharati Vidyapeeth University. The event aimed at promoting equal rights and opportunities for men & women at all levels in the society. The event was graced by the presence of Justice Dr. Mrs. Shalini S. Phansalkar Joshi, Judge, Bombay High Court who inaugurated the convention, Mrs. Shailaja Sawant, Principal Judge, Family Court, Pune, Mr. Sudam Gayke, Vice-President, Association Of Marriage Counselors, Family Courts, Maharashtra State, Prof. Dr. Mukund Sarda New Law College, Pune Dean and Principal. Over 100 counselors participated in the event. It focused on the role and importance of counselors in resolving matrimonial disputes. Prof. Mukund Sarda stated the importance of parenting counseling which is emerging as the area which needs the most attention. It is one of the most important aspects which determine the future of a child. It is also important for ensuring the right upbringing of children.