Workshop-cum-Paper Presentation on the Occasion of International Women’s Day

Date: 08.03.2026

The Women’s Cell of Dera Natung Government College, in collaboration with IQAC, organized a workshop-cum-paper presentation on 8th March 2026 on the occasion of International Women’s Day. The programme was held in the Conference Hall of DNGCI. The programme executions was led by Dr. Nguri Shanti Assistant Professor and Co-Convenor of Women’s Cell DNGCI.

The programme began at 10:30 a.m. with the arrival of the chief guest. This was followed by the felicitation of the chief guest, Dr. M. Q. Khan, Principal of DNGCI, and the resource person, Advocate Sum Valentine Darang, High Court & Yupia Courts, (Juvenile Justice Board Member, ICR).

The programme formally commenced with a warm welcome song by Nyari Welly Girls Hosteller’s followed by welcome address delivered by Dr. Bombi Riram, Assistant Professor and Convenor of the Women’s Cell, DNGCI.

Dr. M. Q. Khan, Principal of DNGCI, graced the occasion and highlighted the social, economic, and cultural achievements of women. He applauded girls for their outstanding performance in CBSE results and for breaking barriers in multinational companies. He also mentioned the courageous leadership of women officers in Operation Sindhoor. He explained that this operation symbolizes the protection of dignity and reflects the power of women in uniform. He encouraged the students to draw inspiration from these achievements. His speech celebrated the strength, resilience, and dedication of women towards nation-building. He concluded his speech by giving away books as a gift to resource person and all the students.

The highlight of the event was the session conducted by the invited resource person, Advocate Sum Valentine Doang, a member of the High Court and the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB, Itanagar Capital Region). The keynote speaker focused on legal awareness and the protection of the women and children their rights, remedies and realities. She emphasized the right to equality before the law and highlighted various legal provisions for the protection and advancement of women and children. The speaker discussed important legal rights of women related to protection from domestic violence, workplace safety, economic rights, and property rights.

She also spoke about the protection of children's rights, particularly laws addressing sexual offences against children under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, and the Juvenile Justice Act, which aims to rehabilitate children and reintegrate them into society.

The speaker concluded her session by addressing the issue of “screen autism.” She explained that excessive early childhood exposure to digital screens may trigger autism-like behavioural patterns in children.

A paper presentation workshop was also conducted during the programme. Five students namely Ms. Ngamdon Wangsu (B.A VI Sem, Education) on “Her Power, Her Legacy”, Ms. Bomman Ering (B.A VI Sem, English) on “The Power Within: Awakening Women’s Potential”, Ms. Dipika Biswas (B.A VI Sem Hindi) on “Aurton par Annyay”, Ms. Geeta Taro (B.A VI Sem, Education) on “Empowered Women: Empowered Nation” & Ms. Fesham Liyak ( B.A IV Sem ,Hindi, on “Narishaksatikaran” presented their papers on the theme “Give to Gain”. Certificates were awarded to the participants at the end of the programme.

Around 100 students and faculty members attended the programme and actively interacted during the session.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Ms. Gopi Riba, Assistant Professor and Treasurer of the Women’s Cell, DNGCI.

The whole programme was beautifully anchored by Ms. Gichik Yapi, Department of Hindi, VI Semester.