The aim is to build a gender sensitive campus. The University has set up the Women’s Cell to address concerns of gender discrimination and recommend measures of and policies for gender parity at the University. After the Sexual Harassment Act of 2013 and the UGC Guidelines of 2015, the University has set up the Campus Internal Committee to address complaints of sexual Harassment.
The Women’s Cell of the NAU is set up to address the practical issues related to the welfare of and equal opportunities for Women faculty members, staff and students. It has a mandate to address primarily:
- Special facilities and needs (of the Women faculty members, staff and students of the University)
- Problems arising out of gender related discrimination.
The NAU Women’s Cell has been also mandated to organize
- Awareness meetings and seminars
- Outings to promote networking.