Women’s Cell – Azad Hind Fouz Smriti Mahavidyalaya

Women's Cell

University Grants Commission (UGC) mandates the establishment of Women's Cell in colleges to address issues related to women's safety, security and overall well-being within the institution. The Women's Cell work to prevent and redress instances of sexual harassment and discrimination, promote gender sensitization and ensure a safe and healthy environment for all women students and staff. UGC aims to develop a violence-free environment in educational institutions challenging the culture of silence surrounding violence against women through Gender Sensitization for all campus members.

UGC Guidelines for Basic Facilities & Amenities implemented by the College:

1. Students receive an e-handbook with rules and helpline numbers upon admission in the college
2. Arrangements for professional counseling are made available to students on campus, if and when required
3. Students have access to clean sanitation facilities and well-lit areas
4. Female security personnel is hired by the college
5. CCTV coverage has been installed in all public spaces in the campus
6. Healthy food options are provided in the canteen
7. Self-defense training is provided to female students

Key function of Women's Cell for Sensitization and Grievance Redressal:

1. The College has an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) as per legal requirements and information about the ICC is widely disseminated
2. The College advocates a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment and gender discrimination
3. Gender sensitization programmes are conducted by the College from time to time to challenge stereotypes.
4. Legal awareness programmes are conducted to empower women to report incidents
5. Health awareness and check up camps are organized to address various health issues
6. Gender-inclusive language is used in all official communication
7. The College is committed to facilitate access to Women's Cell facilities to differently-abled individuals

UGC : Women's Cell Guidelines	View / Download
Internal Complaints Committee of the College	View / Go to Page

Members of College Women's Cell:

No.	Name of The Member	Designation	Designation in Women's Cell
1	Dr. Supriyo Chakraborty	Principal, Azad Hind Fouz Smriti Mahavidyalaya Phone: (033) 2670 0838 Email: ahfsm.howrah@gmail.com	Chairperson (Ex-Officio)
2	Dr. Julie Dutta	Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Azad Hind Fouz Smriti Mahavidyalaya Phone: +91 9874628123 Email: dutjulie@gmail.com	Convener
3	Smt. Anisha Tamang	Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Azad Hind Fouz Smriti Mahavidyalaya Phone: +91 81162 24460 Email: anishatamang68@gmail.com	Member
4	Smt. Bandana Baidya	SACT - II, Department of Education, Azad Hind Fouz Smriti Mahavidyalaya Phone: +91 84200 94717 Email: bandanabaidya0@gmail.com	Member
5	Smt. Sudeshna Mallick	SACT - II, Department of Philosophy, Azad Hind Fouz Smriti Mahavidyalaya Phone: +91 70447 82508 Email: mallicks466@gmail.com	Member
6	Dr. Sarada Mandal	Calcutta University Nominee to Governing Body Associate Professor, Department of Geography, Prabhu Jagatbandhu College Phone: 2669 0221 (Office) Email: prabhujagatbandhucollege2019@gmail.com (Office)	Member
7		Girls' Representative, Students' Union, Azad Hind Fouz Smriti Mahavidyalaya Phone: Email:	Member