Women’s Day Celebration

            Girijyothi College has celebrated International Women’s Day on 8^th March 2016. The day’s proceedings began with a prayer song. Mrs. Shobhana Kumari, Dept. of Commerce, welcomed the dignitaries to the programme. Mrs. Anoopa Joice George, English Teacher, St. Jerome’s  Higher Secondary School, Vellayamkudy and the wife of Idukki MP Adv. Joice George, inaugurated the function by lighting the lamp. She gave valuable insights to the girls through her inaugural address. Thereafter Mrs. Usha Kumari, the chief guest of the programme and winner of O.V Vijayan award 2015 delivered a thought provoking key note address. Ms.Bismi Vijayan, Assistant Professor, Dept. of English and Ms.Bibitha U.R, student representative felicitated the gathering. On this occasion,lady teachers of the college were honoured by the girls from various departments. The meeting was presided over by Ms. Amala John, Vice Chairperson of the college.

            The winners of various competitions like Nightingale of Girijyothi and Miss Girijyothi were honoured by the invited guests. Ms. Rincy Mathew (III B.Com - Private) was selected as the Nightingale of Girijyothi. Ms. Akshara Johny (I B.Com Finance and Taxation), Ms. Roniya Thomas (III B.Com - Private) and Ms. Simimol Mathai (III B.Com - Private) won the tittles Miss.Girijyothi, First Runner up and Second Runner up respectively. A thoughtful skit was presented by the girls. It portrayed the present situation of women in society. This was followed by the power point presentation by the students depicting the contributions of great women personalities. Anchoring of the programme was done by Ms. Amalu Pathrose. Ms. Akshara Johny, student representative women’s cell, MHRD, New Delhi, thanked the gathering followed by national anthem.