THANNAMANDI, Aug 7: Women Development Cell of Government Degree College Thannamandi, Under the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Dr. Shamim Ahmad Azad, Principal, organised a well-attended Health & Hygiene Awareness Programme, drawing enthusiastic participation from a large number of female students, along with female faculty members.
The programme commenced with a formal welcome address by Prof. Rizwana Kousar, who also ensured the smooth conduct of the event and encouraged active participation from the students throughout the awareness session.
The keynote address was delivered by Prof. Fatima Parveen, Convener, Women Development Cell, who highlighted the significance of health and hygiene in leading a healthy, productive, and dignified life. She emphasized that good health is the foundation of academic success and personal well-beingand encouraged students to adopt healthy lifestyle practices, including maintaining personal hygiene, washing hands regularly, eating a balanced diet, drinking adequate clean water, engaging in regular physical activity, and taking care of their mental health.
A major focus of her address was menstrual health and hygiene. She explained that menstruation is a natural biological process and should never be associated with shame or stigma. She encouraged students to use hygienic menstrual products, maintain proper cleanliness during menstruation, and seek timely medical advice whenever required.
Prof. Fatima Parveen also sensitized the students about the responsible disposal of menstrual waste.She emphasized that proper disposal of sanitary waste protects public health, maintains cleanliness, safeguards the dignity of housekeeping staff, and contributes to environmental sustainability. She reminded the students that keeping institutional washrooms clean is a shared responsibility and an important aspect of civic sense.
As a significant part of the programme, all participants collectively took a Cleanliness and Hygiene Pledge, reaffirming their commitment to maintaining personal hygiene, keeping their surroundings and environment clean, disposing of waste responsibly, and promoting healthy and hygienic practices within the college and the community.
The programme concluded with a formal Vote of Thanks presented by Dr. Shazia Poswal, who expressed her sincere gratitude to the Principal, the resource speaker, faculty members, the Women Development Cell team, and all the students for their active participation and wholehearted support in making the programme a success.
The programme was attended by all the female faculty members, including Prof. Supriya Gupta, Prof. Rumi Dar,Dr. Naginakouser ,Dr. Yasmin Kouser, Dr. Meenakshi Sharmaand Sugra Jabeen, along with a large gathering of female students, who actively participated in the awareness session.