<p>Observing that hard work and honesty were natural qualities in a woman, retired DG and IGP Dr Jija Madhavan Harisingh opined that women can outperform men in any field.<br /><br /></p>.<p>She was speaking at the valedictory of Geethayana-2012 held at GSSS Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women here on Monday.<br /><br />Sharing her experiences, she said: “Earlier it was difficult for a woman to serve in the police department. Even my parents were hesitant to allow me to join the force. But I have proved my abilities while serving in the police force.”<br /><br />A woman plays an important role in both family and profession. Young girls should overcome fear and be ready to shape their own future. <br /><br />She also opined that uniforms should be made mandatory in colleges as it would help in erasing partiality among students. <br /><br />Mentioning that she had been used to ‘Khaki’ for 35 years, Jija Harisingh told students not to have a negative attitude about uniforms.<br /><br />JSS Mahavidyapeetha Centre for Management Studies director V Prakash said, “Lack of nutrition is one of the factors that affects studies. Coach P T Usha’s students were failing in international tournaments as they had neglected nutritious food. <br /><br />“Later, they have improved on nutrition and now one of her students will represent the country in Olympics.”<br /><br />He also urged students to work for the welfare of society after completing their graduation. He called upon students to be self-employed. <br /><br />GSSS secretary Vanaja B Pandith, president Jaganath Shenoy, principal Prof P Prakash, Prof M V Srinivasa Rao, Ashok Shenoy and B K Nataraj were present.<br /><br /></p>
<p>Observing that hard work and honesty were natural qualities in a woman, retired DG and IGP Dr Jija Madhavan Harisingh opined that women can outperform men in any field.<br /><br /></p>.<p>She was speaking at the valedictory of Geethayana-2012 held at GSSS Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women here on Monday.<br /><br />Sharing her experiences, she said: “Earlier it was difficult for a woman to serve in the police department. Even my parents were hesitant to allow me to join the force. But I have proved my abilities while serving in the police force.”<br /><br />A woman plays an important role in both family and profession. Young girls should overcome fear and be ready to shape their own future. <br /><br />She also opined that uniforms should be made mandatory in colleges as it would help in erasing partiality among students. <br /><br />Mentioning that she had been used to ‘Khaki’ for 35 years, Jija Harisingh told students not to have a negative attitude about uniforms.<br /><br />JSS Mahavidyapeetha Centre for Management Studies director V Prakash said, “Lack of nutrition is one of the factors that affects studies. Coach P T Usha’s students were failing in international tournaments as they had neglected nutritious food. <br /><br />“Later, they have improved on nutrition and now one of her students will represent the country in Olympics.”<br /><br />He also urged students to work for the welfare of society after completing their graduation. He called upon students to be self-employed. <br /><br />GSSS secretary Vanaja B Pandith, president Jaganath Shenoy, principal Prof P Prakash, Prof M V Srinivasa Rao, Ashok Shenoy and B K Nataraj were present.<br /><br /></p>
