Women in Development Cell (WID)
The Women in Development Cell (WID) of Government Polytechnic College, Kalamassery, aims to empower and guide the women members of the institution by fostering their confidence, skills, and personal and professional development. The Cell strives to enable women to realize their full potential and establish their rightful place in a competitive world.
Main Objectives
- Empower girl students by developing their self-confidence, leadership qualities, and decision-making skills.
- Create awareness about women's rights, gender-related issues, health and hygiene, personal safety, and the legal protections available to women.
- Enhance employability and career development through skill-development and training programmes.
Activities of the Cell
- Organize awareness campaigns addressing gender equality, personal safety, health, and hygiene.
- Coordinate employability-skills training programmes to develop communication skills, teamwork, and workplace skills.
- Organize programmes to recognize and celebrate women's achievements in academic, professional, cultural, sports, and social fields.
Programmes and Events Organized
| Sl. No. | Date / Duration | Programme and Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30-07-2025 |
Self-Defence Programme
A self-defence programme was organized by the Special Policing Wing of Kochi City Police to encourage students to respond safely and confidently to physical threats. The programme aimed to improve awareness of personal safety and equip students with practical guidance for handling potentially threatening situations. |
| 2 | One-week programme |
Employability Skills Training Programme
A one-week employability-skills training programme was organized for final-year girl students by the Nandi Foundation under the Mahindra Pride Classroom initiative. The programme was conducted through the collaborative efforts of the Women in Development (WID) and SHE units of Government Polytechnic College, Kalamassery. It focused on strengthening students' employability, communication, teamwork, and professional skills to prepare them for future careers. |
| 3 | 06-03-2026 |
"Reset to Reboot – A Mindful Preparatory Workshop"
As part of the International Women's Day celebration, an invited talk titled "Reset to Reboot – A Mindful Preparatory Workshop" was organized. The session was delivered by Ms. Jayasree Madhavaraj, retired Lecturer in Computer Engineering, GPCK, and NLP Master Practitioner (ABNLP, USA). The workshop focused on self-motivation, positive thinking, and mental preparedness for personal and professional growth. It encouraged students to develop a positive mindset, overcome challenges, and approach their future academic and professional responsibilities with confidence. |
WID Coordinator
Bulkeese A.V.
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Government Polytechnic College, Kalamassery













