The
University Grants Commission (UGC) has informed that with the assistance of
UGC, Ministry of Women and Child Development is setting up 10 Chairs in
different fields with an aim to carry out research activities to encourage
women. The initiative is called ‘Establishment of Chairs in the University in
the Name of Eminent Women Administrators/ Artists/ Scientists/ Social
reformers’. The main objective of establishing the Chairs in the name of
eminent women from India, is to inspire women to pursue higher education and to
achieve excellence in their various areas of work. This initiative of
highlighting and celebrating women achievers of the country will motivate the
young girls and women towards pursuing higher studies.
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S.No.
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Proposed name of chair
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Subject
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1.
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Devi AhilyabaiHolkar
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Administration
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2.
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Mahadevi Varma
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Literature
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3.
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Rani Gaidinliu
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Freedom Fighter (North East)
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4.
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AnandibaiGopalrao Joshi
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Medicine & Health
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5.
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M.S. Subbulakshmi
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Performing Art
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6.
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Amrita Devi (Beniwal)
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Forest/Wildlife Conservation
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7.
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Lilavati
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Mathematics
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8.
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Kamala Sohonie
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Science
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9.
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Lalleshwari (LalDed)
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Poetry & Mysticism
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10.
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Hansa Mehta
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Educational Reforms
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