Evidence of Success: The vision of creating an inclusive learning community has led to the success of D. S. College students establishing themselves on the national arena in terms of service to society. The following are some indicators of the success of the practice of empowerment that begins with awareness:
- Programmes were held to support the victims of domestic violence in the nearby locality of Hariganj Mohalla.
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The college has Gender Studies and Women‘s Issues integrated into the curriculum of various departments that creates a robust atmosphere for taking up women-centric topics at the doctoral level research.
For example, Renu Kumari, an alumina of the college, presently enrolled for doctoral research programme in the Department of English, Purnea University, Purnia is working on ‘The Psychological Aspects of Female Characters in Select Novels of Anita Desai’. The title of the doctoral dissertation of Nida Zaki, an ex-student of the Department of English, D.S. College, Katihar, presently enrolled for doctoral research programme in the Department of English, Purnea University, Purnia is ‘An Enquiry into the Identity of Muslim Women: A Study of Selected Muslim Women Novelists’
Problems Encountered and Resources Required: Though there are problems which are encountered in the effective implementation of a practice such as creating Gender Awareness and Empowering Women, its long-term benefit and impact has been tangible. The challenges include the lack of support from external agencies, vulnerability of young women, and need for better networking amongst institutions to mention a few. The lack of resources to conduct programmes has been one hindrance for the conduct of many programs.