The establishment of the Women Development Cell is indeed a landmark achievement of the university in pursuance of the policies of gender justice within the university ambit. The aim is to build a gender sensitive campus. The University has set up the UWDC to address concerns of gender discrimination and recommend measures and policies for gender parity at the University.

The aim and objective of the UWDC is to prevent sexual harassment at workplace (colleges and university campuses) and to promote general wellbeing of the students, teaching and non-teaching staff especially those in gender marginal locations in the university and colleges. The cell is also responsible to undertake awareness programmes on gender sensitization among all constituencies on campus.

The Vice Chancellor Hon. Prof. Hemlata Bagla is the ex-officio president of the WDC. Chairperson is Dr Leena Pujari and Member Secretary is Dr Neelu Lamba.

Objectives of UWDC

• To create a dignified and inclusive environment for all genders at HSNC University.
• To create and develop a congenial environment for women and especially those in gender marginal locations like trans and non-binary students and staff across social locations of caste, class, region and disability (including teaching, support staff, and contractual as well as daily wages employees) allowing them to reach their full potential.
• To sensitize the students towards the special needs of all genders
• To develop equitable opportunities for the educational avenues for women
• To build a gender sensitive and inclusive campus
• To address concerns of gender discrimination and recommend measures and policies for gender parity at the University
• To undertake surveys or action research projects, if necessary, pertaining to women (rural, urban, specially-abled, underprivileged, marginalised) in the society.
• To conduct gender audit / safety audit on regular basis