Guidelines for the Development of Women’s Studies, 2007

University Grants Commission

 

Introduction: The New Focus

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has promoted, strengthened and given direction to the Women’s Studies programme in the country since the VII Plan period. Women’s Studies Centres have been established in the University System in the VIIIth, IXth and Xth Plan periods. They have contributed significantly to the expansion of Women’s Studies teaching, research and field action.

The guidelines for the Xlth Plan have taken a broader view of the women’s studies constituency by supporting University Women Studies Centres and facilitating them to become teaching and research Departments in the University system. Further, the thrust ...

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