On 25th November 2022, to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, The Women Development Cell (Guru Shakthi) of Guru Nanak College in association with Penn’s Udayal Padai conducted a one-day Workshop on Awareness of Law and Police Support for Women. The invited Chief Guest of the day was Thiru. K. Vannia Perumal, IPS, Additional DGP, Women & Child Safety, Government of Tamil Nadu and the Guest of Honour was Mrs. Pushkala Sivakumar, Advocate, Madras High Court.
The Principal, Dr. M. G. Ragunathan delivered the Welcome Address. The Guests were introduced to the audience by the Co-ordinator, Udayal Padai, Dr. K. Umadevi. Mr. Sridhar, Founder, PENN Trust highlighted the significance of the day’s Workshop. Veteran Singer and Advisory Board Member, PENN Trust, Thiru. Unnikrishnan, shared his video message, greeting the Workshop for a grand success, which was displayed for the audience.
1100 girl students of the college and the Staff members attended the event. Mrs. Pushkala Sivakumar, Advocate, in her presentation emphasized the legal support available for women regarding abuse in any form is concerned. It was an eye-opening session for the audience presented in the workshop. Thiru. K. Vannia Perumal, IPS in his special address highlighted the Police Support Services which is extended to the civilians. There was an overwhelming response from the audience for both the sessions. Vote of thanks was rendered by Dr. R. Tamilselvi, one of the members of Women Development Cell.