HPNLU VC Prof. (Dr.) Priti Saxena Highlights Women Empowerment
Kit Distribution Programme as the Chief Guest
Shimla : Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla, under the dynamic leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Priti Saxena, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, continues to strengthen its commitment to women empowerment, skill development, and social upliftment.
Prof. (Dr.) Priti Saxena graced a Kit Distribution Programme as the Chief Guest, organized by Helping Hand NGO in collaboration with Tata Power and Usha International. The initiative aimed at promoting self-employment among women by distributing essential livelihood resources, including sewing machines, to support small-scale entrepreneurial ventures.
Over 100 Women Participate in Empowerment Initiative
The programme witnessed the enthusiastic participation of more than 100 women, reflecting a strong collective aspiration toward economic independence and skill-based entrepreneurship. The event was marked by motivation, encouragement, and a shared vision of inclusive growth.
VC’s Address: Focus on Self-Reliance & Lifelong Learning
Addressing the gathering, Prof. (Dr.) Priti Saxena emphasized the critical role of self-reliance, continuous skill upgradation, and financial independence in women’s empowerment.
She encouraged the beneficiaries to:
- Continuously enhance and diversify their skills
- Adopt a lifelong learning mindset
- Move beyond self-employment and become trainers and mentors within their communities
Highlighting the transformative impact of education and training, she noted that empowered women can create a ripple effect of positive social change.
Appreciation for Collaborative Efforts
Prof. Saxena appreciated the collaborative efforts of Helping Hand NGO, Tata Power, and Usha International for supporting grassroots entrepreneurship and inclusive development. She reiterated HPNLU Shimla’s commitment to initiatives aligned with:
- Women empowerment
- Equality and social justice
- Sustainable and inclusive development
Dignitaries Present
The programme was also graced by Dr. Deepika Gautam, Assistant Professor (Management), HPNLU, Shimla, along with other dignitaries and organizers, who applauded the initiative and encouraged the participants to make effective use of the resources provided.
