Report: International Women’s Day Celebration 2026
Institution: Mahatma College of Education, Nileshwar
Organized by: Woman Cell in collaboration with Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
Date: March 9, 2026
Venue: General Hall
Mahatma College of Education, Nileshwar, celebrated International Women’s Day with great enthusiasm and dignity on March 9, 2026. The event, organized by the college’s Woman Cell in collaboration with the IQAC, served as a platform to honor women’s achievements and advocate for gender equality within the academic community. The program commenced at 2:00 PM in the General Hall. The highlight of the celebration was the presence of the Chief Guest, Ms. Lekha Kadhambari, a distinguished figure and the proud recipient of the Vanitha Rathna Puraskara 2026. The event began with a formal welcome address by the Woman Cell Coordinator. Ms. Lekha Kadhambari delivered an inspiring keynote speech, sharing her journey and the significance of the Vanitha Rathna Puraskara. She emphasized the role of educators in fostering a gender-sensitive society and encouraged students to break through glass ceilings in their respective fields. The celebration concluded with a vibrant interactive session where students engaged with the guest speaker. A vote of thanks was proposed, acknowledging the collective efforts of the faculty and student volunteers who made the event a resounding success. The program reinforced the message that empowering women is not just a goal for one day, but a continuous journey toward progress.


