The Bhopal School of Social Sciences organized a two-day national seminar on "Custodians of Culture: Contribution of Women - Protecting Indian Traditional Knowledge, Heritage and Value System in Building a Developed India 2047". The event was organised by the Women Cell of BSSS.
Dr Fr John PJ, Principal of BSSS College highlighted the importance of women's contribution in cultural preservation in a rapidly modernising world. Chief guest of the day former Sarpanch Bhakti Sharma shared her views on women empowerment. The second day of the seminar saw engaging panel discussions and technical sessions, with thought-provoking conversations on cultural preservation and policy integration, with eminent speakers participating in a panel discussion on "Women as Guardians of Culture" moderated by Dr Manju Mehta.
Bhaskar Indrakanti emphasized the power of mindset in shaping progressive gender attitudes while Ritu Yadav spoke about the global importance of women as cultural custodians and their advocacy for political rights. Manisha Anand spoke about the transformative role of women in achieving economic independence and excellence in various fields. Dr. Pratibha Rajagopal spoke about women's expertise in resource management and their role in instilling values in society while Dr. Ritu Sharma provided historical perspective on social development.