Jain University CMS Business School today hosted a seminar on Women Empowerment where India’s first highly ranked woman IPS officer and renowned social activist, Dr. Kiran Bedi addressed the female students asking them to develop an independent identity of their own in society by taking up an active role in various facades of life.

Bangalore, 29 November, 2013: Jain University CMS Business School today hosted a seminar on Women Empowerment where India’s first highly ranked woman IPS officer and renowned social activist, Dr. Kiran Bedi addressed the female students asking them to develop an independent identity of their own in society by taking up an active role in various facades of life.

Highlighting concerns about issues that women have to undergo at various stages of their life on personal and professional front, Dr. Bedi urged them to have a clear vision of their future and pursue their dreams overcoming the likely challenges. Through her speech, she called for a compelling need to create awareness among people and asked the women students of Jain University to take a stand and fight for their rights. She played a crucial role in making the women students of Jain University realize their true potential and means of leveraging them.

Speaking on women empowerment, Dr. Bedi said, “Empowerment begins with Clarity in life which is then followed by Personal Management Plan and One’s Sense of Security. Keeping oneself updated with the latest in business and general issues helps in intellectual stimulation which will lead to both professional and personal growth.”

Referring to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, Dr. Bedi opined that students, right from the beginning of their career stage should learn about the laws enabling them to fight for justice and gender equality in the society.

Dr Chenraj Roychand, Founder Chairman JGI Group and President Jain University Trust said, “We felt an urgent need in bringing awareness about women’s rights since the atrocities against them have been increasing recently. Dr. Kiran Bedi is an inspiration for women to fight for their rights and has set an example on how empowering women can lead to a better society. She has been instrumental in taking up several issues plaguing the society and the students of Jain University can learn from her. It is indeed a privilege and matter of great pride that she has taken time off her busy schedule and has consented to talk to the students at Jain University CMS Business School”.

Dr.Bedi, who was recently conferred with 'Doctor of Public Service' title for her overall contribution towards the society, is a crusader of equal rights and unparallel justice for all and has brought about many significant changes in the society through her words and her actions. She is a recipient of the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award (also called the Asian Nobel Prize), and several other national and international decorations. Dr. Bedi has authored several books, anchored radio and television shows and is a columnist with leading newspapers and magazines.


About Jain University:
A deemed-to-be-university since five years now, it is ranked No. 1 among top private universities in South India & ranked No.17 among top 50 universities in India by India Today Nielson Best Universities Survey ’13. Founded in 1990 as SBMJC by Dr. Chenraj Roychand, an eminent entrepreneur & educationist with over 35 yrs of experience, it has the vision to foster human development through excellence in quality education, research & entrepreneurial development. There are over 60 innovative programmes at the UG, PG, research levels, managed & imparted by 500 sharp minded senior faculty members who mentor over 7800 students nationally & globally. Its 10 robust Centres of Excellence are for Social Sciences & Education; Disaster Mitigation; Aerospace Engineering & Management; Emerging Technologies; Nano and Material Sciences; Ancient History & Culture; Indian Psychology and Advanced Studies in Biosciences, Pure & Applied Sciences and Center for Post Graduate Studies. JU advocates sports and creative talents. JU alumni have emerged successful sportsmen, entrepreneurs and celebrities globally. It enjoys close to 20 international collaborations with world’s leading universities and organizations in UK, Germany, USA, Canada, Russia etc. ‘JGI LIFE’, its social responsibility model has provided free education to 2200 children from 106 villages in Kanakapura (Karnataka) and Amethi (UP) and subsidized education to 1200 children from 50 villages in MP. JU believes in nation building through Education, Entrepreneurship & Employment which is formulated by Chenraj Roychand Centre for Entrepreneurship. It creates opportunities for young talented individuals to realize their entrepreneurial potential. It’s the first varsity in Bangalore to launch community radio 90.4 MHz that empowers socially deprived class. For more information, please visit: www.jainuniversity.ac.in

About Kiran Bedi:
Kiran Bedi, who holds a Law, Masters, Doctorate degree is India’s first and highest (woman) ranking officer who joined the Indian Police Service in 1972. Her expertise includes more than 35 years of creative and reformative policing and prison management. She worked as the Police Advisor to the Secretary General with the United Nations in New York, in the Department of Peace Keeping Operations. Dr. Bedi has represented India in International forums on crime prevention, drug abuse, police and prison reforms and women’s issues. She has been in the vanguard of a nationwide India against Corruption Movement: Police and Prison Reforms. For more information, please visit: http://www.kiranbedi.com/

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