Jamshedpur, September 10, 2026: The two-day national seminar “Women’s Education and Sanskar: Tradition, Transformation and Future Perspective”, organized at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Jamshedpur on September 9 and 10, 2026, concluded on Thursday. The seminar brought together experts and academicians for discussions on various historical, social, cultural and contemporary dimensions of women’s education.

Deliberations on Historical and Indian Perspectives of Women’s Education

On the second day, the third session was held on the theme “Women’s Education: Historical, Social Perspective and the Indian Perspective of Curriculum.” The session was conducted by Dr. Ekadashi Ji, Maharashtra. The keynote speaker, Prof. Savita Roy, Principal, Daulat Ram College, New Delhi, shared her views on the historical and social development of women’s education and the Indian perspective of curriculum.

This was followed by a discussion session. Prof. Neelambari Ji, Patron, Women’s Wing, Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas and former Vice-Chancellor, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat, delivered the presidential address. Dr. Lalita Rana, Subject Coordinator, Jharkhand Province, Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas, proposed the vote of thanks.

Discussion on Contemporary Challenges and Solutions

The fourth session was held on the theme “Contemporary Challenges and Solutions.” The session was conducted by Mrs. Momi Saikia, Guwahati. The keynote speaker, Arunima Mishra, international boxer and DPS Jamshedpur, spoke on contemporary challenges faced by women and the importance of self-confidence and balance in addressing them.

Following the discussion, Mrs. Purnima Sahu, MLA, Jamshedpur East, delivered the presidential address. Ms. Monika Abha, Amarkantak, proposed the vote of thanks.

Valedictory Session Focuses on Women’s Education and Nation Building

The valedictory session was subsequently held and conducted by Dr. Kavita Parmar. Prof. Neelambari Ji delivered the welcome address. Prof. Saroj Sharma, Vice-Chancellor, Ranchi University, Ranchi, shared her views as the Guest of Honour, while the Chief Guest, Shri Shivpoojan Pathak, Information Commissioner, Jharkhand State Information Commission, addressed the gathering.

Shri Shivpoojan Pathak: Women are Central to Society and Nation

In his address, Chief Guest Shri Shivpoojan Pathak described women as central to society and the nation and highlighted the significance of Matrishakti and Matribhakti. He said that, from the Indian perspective, women are not merely the foundation of the family but also an important force in the building of society and the nation.

He said that India’s responsibility is not limited to its own development but also extends to the welfare and well-being of the world. In Indian thought, women have been viewed as an embodiment of the elements of nature and Shakti.

Shri Pathak highlighted the significant participation of women in social movements and their important role in building society. Referring to various examples of women’s contributions in Indian history, he said that the comprehensive development of society and the nation is not possible without women’s empowerment and participation.

He emphasized the need to preserve and respect both motherhood and womanhood. He encouraged women to engage in self-reflection and consider the questions: “Who am I? How much should I speak? And what impact will my behaviour and decisions have on the coming generation?”

He also emphasized the need to accept modernity while strengthening the family and society, stating that a balance between modernity, Indian values and social responsibility is essential.

Prof. Savita Sengar Delivers Presidential Address on the Purpose of Women’s Education

In her presidential address, Prof. Savita Sengar, National Joint Secretary, Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas and Vice-Chancellor, Jharkhand State University, Ranchi, emphasized the need to reflect on the fundamental question: “What do we want to achieve through women’s education?”

She said that the purpose of women’s education should not be limited merely to obtaining degrees or employment; rather, education needs to be connected with the natural and broader dimensions of life. She emphasized the importance of understanding the distinction between freedom and unrestrained behaviour.

Prof. Sengar said that sanskar is not a form of restriction; rather, it means understanding the consequences of one’s decisions and accepting responsibility for them. She emphasized the need for a balance between tradition and transformation, along with knowledge, wisdom, equality and a sense of responsibility.

She said that it is also necessary to reflect on how we perceive knowledge and what we mean by success. History provides opportunities to learn from different circumstances, and these lessons should guide the present and the future.

Referring to the challenges of the digital age, she said that the most important question today is “What should we choose and why should we choose it?” The challenge is not a lack of information, but the ability to distinguish between truth and falsehood and make the right choices.

She emphasized that women need to clearly understand change and develop the ability to remain balanced in difficult circumstances. Education should help develop wisdom, self-determination, responsibility and a sense of social commitment among women.

Director Prof. Gautam Sutradhar Highlights Women’s Education as a Foundation for Nation Building

On the occasion of the conclusion, Prof. Gautam Sutradhar, Director, NIT Jamshedpur, said, “Women’s education is not merely a means of imparting knowledge and skills; it is a powerful foundation for developing values, value-consciousness and social awareness. Women’s education rooted in the Indian perspective, with a harmonious balance between tradition and modernity, can lay a strong foundation for an empowered society and a developed nation.”

He further said, “Such national deliberations provide important guidance for redefining the broader objectives of education and making women’s education more effective in the direction of social transformation and nation building.”

Seminar Concludes with National Anthem

During the valedictory session, Dr. Shukla Mohanty, former Vice-Chancellor, Kolhan University and Programme Coordinator, presented an overview of the arrangements and progress of the seminar. Following the presidential address, Shri Vijay Kumar Singh, Regional Coordinator, Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas, proposed the vote of thanks.

The two-day national seminar formally concluded with the National Anthem.

The two-day national deliberation highlighted the need to connect women’s education with knowledge, values, the Indian perspective, wisdom, value-consciousness, social responsibility and leadership. The discussions emphasized that a balanced integration of modernity and tradition can make women’s education more effective, meaningful and socially relevant.