Govt to set up 10 chairs in various universities to encourage women

On the occasion of National Girl Child Day (24 January), the Ministry of Women and Child Development is going to set up 10 Chairs in different fields with an aim to carry out research activities to encourage women.

The initiative called Establishment of Chairs in the Universities in the name of eminent women administrators, artists, scientists and social reformers is being launched with the assistance of University Grants Commission (UGC).

The main objective is to inspire women to pursue higher education and to achieve excellence in their area of work. This initiative of highlighting and celebrating women achievers of the country will motivate young girls and women towards higher studies.

The chairs proposed by UGC and approved by the Ministry are as under:

S. No.SubjectProposed name of chair
1.AdministrationDevi Ahilyabai Holkar
2.LiteratureMahadevi Varma
3.Freedom Fighter (North East)Rani Gaidinliu
4.Medicine & HealthAnandibai Gopalrao Joshi
5.Performing ArtMadurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi
6.Forest/Wildlife ConservationAmrita Devi (Beniwal)
7.MathematicsLilavati
8.ScienceKamala Sohonie
9.Poetry & MysticismLal Ded
10.Educational ReformsHansa Mehta

The financial implications of the proposal is Rs. 50 lakh per Chair per year and the total expenditure for establishing ten Chairs will be approximately Rs. Rs. 5 crore per annum. The Chairs are to be established for a period of 5 years initially as per the guidelines.

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