LG Sinha releases Prof. Kavita’s book “Empowering Women in India: Exploring Regional Genderscapes”

STATE TIMES NEWS

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday released the book “Empowering Women in India: Exploring Regional Genderscapes” written by Prof. Kavita Suri, Professor and Former Director, Department of Lifelong Learning, University of Jammu and former Member Jammu and Kashmir State Commission for the Protection of women and Child Rights, J&K govt. Vivek Suri, senior journalist was also present at the book release function.
Published by Kanishka Publishers & Distributors New Delhi and Oberoi Book Service Jammu, the book is spread over 16 chapters with each chapter providing an insight into gender issues including women empowerment through self-help groups, girl child education, increasing the participation of women in every sphere of life, women entrepreneurship and their entrepreneurial spirit, economic empowerment, women in agricultural activities, women’s role in sustainable environment etc.
Prof. Suri expressed her thanks to the Lt Governor for releasing the book and said that the women empowerment has got a big thrust in the past few years and has grown stronger in India. The government is making efforts to empower women by creating awareness and economic independence.
Prof Suri has written twelve books focusing on gender issues, marginalized and tribal communities etc. She has been a recipient of a number of fellowships and awards including British Chevening fellowship at the University of Westminster, London.
Lt Governor appreciated Prof Suri for the book and congratulated the author and conveyed best wishes for her future endeavours.