SRM University-Global conference on women leadership

As part of the two-day Global Conference on Women Leadership:Redefining Boundaries and Infinite Opportunities, SRM School of Management honoured women “pacesetters” who have redefined the importance of women in our society: Ms. Kathy Walkings (EcoFemme), Capt. Bavicca Bharathi (Pilot), Ms. Koushalya (Positive Women Network), and Ms. Prema K. ( Nurse, SRM Hospital) were felicitated by Dr. T.R. Pachamuthu, Chancellor, SRM University and Dr. P. Thangaraj, Pro Vice Chancellor, SRM University. The Chancellor addressed thegathering with a strong message for women. “Firstly, the woman should respect herself and her gender”, he said, “don’t expect and don’t depend on other.” He brought to light how women are outshining in numerous field and proving their worth.

The Chancellor encouraged women to create their own opportunities and stand on their own feet. “Don’t hesitate to fight for your own rights”, he added. The women achievers spoke to the audience about their journey to success.

 Ms. Kathy Walkings expressed that women empowerment was the need of our time. Positive Women Activist Award Winner( Readers’ Digest 2004) Ms. Koushalya asked students to join her efforts in supporting HIV infected women and children. The Florence Nightingale of SRM Hospital, Ms. Prema credited her success to the great institution. “Achievement is not the goal of life, if we do what we want to do with all our heart and soul, achievements will follow”, said the youngest commercial pilot record holder (Limca Book of Records, 2012) Capt. Bavicca Bharathi.