Women to take control of their lives, instead of waiting for a change in the system is self empowerment: Dr Jatinder
@Amrit Sidhu Brar
Bathinda 22 March: “When you are challenged, you are most empowered .The moment you are told your capabilities are questioned that is the time for your empowerment.” These strong views were expressed by renowned academician Prof. (Dr.) Jatinder Kaur while speaking at a special programme organised on 8th March to commemorate the spirit of womanhood at the Adesh University campus.
Prof.(Dr.) Jatinder Kaur is presently working as Associate Professor in the institute of national importance, School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi. She has earlier served as Registrar of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University, Bathinda and as Head of Architecture department in GZS School of Architecture & Planning.
Prof. (Dr) Jatinder Kaur repetitively won huge applauses from the audience during her inspiring speech at the International Women’s day celebration, held at Adesh University, Bathinda on 8th March.
Dr. Amanish Singh, Principal, Adesh Dental College and Dean, Student Welfare welcomed Prof. Kaur with poetic verses penned by him.
In a remarkable presentation on Women empowerment Prof. Kaur highlighted the importance of women fraternity who play a major role in the economic, political and social setup of a country.
She spoke at length about the real essence of women empowerment, and stressed that real awakening has to come from within and one can achieve much higher goals once she is challenged to do so.
She talked about her own life experiences, such as overcoming the challenges faced by her as a small town girl who came to study in a prestigious Engineering college. She cited her own example when she was challenged by senior professors to pass her Master’s degree, which she eventually cleared with distinction and a gold medal of the University.
In her talk, she urged the small town girls and women from under privileged sections to be strong and fight for themselves to make a difference for other girls.
She also informed the audience on her struggles when she lost her teenage daughter and how she dealt with the situation to complete her research work, which she dedicated to her daughter “Hasrat”.
She asked the young girls and women to take up challenges and empower themselves to become role models for others to emulate.
Her talk culminated with a couplet penned down by her in honour of the females. She was felicitated with a memento and a certificate by the senior functionaries of the university.
Speaking with APS Prof. Jatinder Kaur “Empowerment is not something which has to be received; it has to be discovered from your inner self”. Women to take control of their lives, instead of waiting for a change in the system is self empowerment, she added.
The event was studded with performances by girl students and inspirational talks by faculty members and leading women from the region.
They spoke about growing health concerns, gender sensitization and role of women in shaping an empowered society. The importance of education of women as the torch bearers of any successful organization was also highlighted.
