Hyderabad: Round Table Discussion conducted on women's day fete in English and Foreign Languages University

Hyderabad: The English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) has organised a Round Table Discussion on "Women Empowerment" on Friday as a run-up to the International Women's Day celebrations on March 8.

Prominent women from various fields such as Prof Mrunalini, Dean, Faculty of Education; Dr R Hemalatha, Director, NIN; Dr Jayanthi, Gynaecologist; Anuradha Dalmia, Director, NIPID; Prof Hymavathi, College of Home Science; and, B Kavitha Yadav, Telangana Nyayavadhi Parishad, participated in the discussion. All panellists of the discussion shared their stories of empowerment and the way they balance their professional and domestic responsibilities.

Dr Hemalatha mentioned that it is proven fact that for every single rupee spent on a woman, the average returns would be sixteen rupees. Prof Mrunalini insisted on the importance of maintaining amicable relationship with one's spouse and children to build a successful career. Dr Jayanthi emphasised the necessity of a support system at home for any working woman or a professional to give the best at the workplace. Other experts who took part in the round table discussion too enthused the students with their scintillating insights about empowering the women.

Prof E Suresh Kumar, the Vice-Chancellor, The English and Foreign Languages University, congratulated panellists for enlightening the students with their discussion on women empowerment.

The programme was attended by a large number of students and member of faculty, and was moderated by Prof Padmini Shankar.