The Centre for Women Welfare and Social Empowerment (CWSE), NIT Calicut organized a series of meaningful programmes as part of the International Women’s Day 2026 celebrations for the campus fraternity and beyond.

The celebrations began in the first week of February 2026 with a three-day Awareness Programme on POSH – Prevention of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace. This programme was organized for B.Tech first-year students, PG and PhD scholars, faculty members, and staff, benefiting around 1,600 participants and creating awareness on ensuring a safe and respectful workplace.

In mid-February 2026, CWSE organized a Women Leadership Programme, bringing together several eminent women leaders from across the country. Distinguished speakers included leaders from NIT Trichy, NITTTR Chennai, IIM Kozhikode, IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, and successful women entrepreneurs. They shared their inspiring leadership journeys, motivating women faculty, scholars, and young researchers to take up leadership roles in their respective fields.

Continuing the outreach, a STEM Awareness Programme was conducted in the last week of February for government school students, especially girl students, encouraging them to explore opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

Another highlight was the Women Hackathon, a women-only innovation event organized jointly with TinkerHub Kerala, which encouraged creativity, innovation, and collaborative problem-solving among participants.

CWSE also conducted several engaging competitions including:Poster and Slogan Writing Competitions for UG, PG, and PhD students on the theme “Give to Gain.”An Online Quiz for faculty members focusing on themes such as Women in Leadership, Women’s Rights, Women in STEM, and Social Transformation, which received an enthusiastic response.

The celebrations concluded with a vibrant cultural programme by the women staff of NIT Calicut.The felicitation ceremony held on 12 March 2026 was inaugurated by Prof. Sunitha M.S., Dean (Faculty & Staff Welfare), who distributed prizes to all the winners.

On this special occasion, Dr. S. Bhuvaneshwari, Chairperson, CWSE, appreciated all the CWSE members who served as coordinators and contributed to the successful organization of the various programmes.

 Wishing everyone a very Happy International Women’s Day! 

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