Jindal Global University in Sonipat, Haryana, is gearing up to host the Second National Convention on Women from March 8 to 10. The event aims to facilitate discussions on gender justice and inclusivity, building on the success of the first convention. Anchored around the theme “Give to Gain,” the convention will emphasize the importance of investing in women’s knowledge, creativity, leadership, and labor for long-term societal benefits.
The Convention will bring together a diverse group including academics, scholars, policymakers, and grassroots workers to address the persistent gender-based discrimination faced by women in various aspects of life. It seeks to identify practical pathways for social, institutional, and structural transformation to tackle emerging forms of inequality in today’s rapidly changing social and economic landscape. Additionally, this year’s event will feature the inaugural Jindal Interdisciplinary Art and Literature Festival 2026 to further enrich the engagement and dialogue on gender justice through cultural expressions.
Prof (Dr) C. Raj Kumar, the Founding Vice Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University, highlighted the institution’s commitment to women’s empowerment and participation in all activities. With a majority of women in its workforce, the university aims to strengthen their presence across the board. The Convention, along with the Arts and Literature Festival, underscores the importance of inclusive cultural spaces in advancing equality and feminist visions through creative expressions.
The Festival, running parallel to the Convention, will integrate artistic and literary dialogues with scholarly and policy discussions. By inviting writers, artists, filmmakers, and thinkers to explore themes of identity, labor, memory, and power, the event aims to showcase how cultural production can shape and reflect social realities. It emphasizes that the pursuit of equality and emancipation should transcend disciplinary boundaries, fostering ongoing intellectual and cultural projects for feminist engagement.
Prof Dr Gargi Bharadwaj, Director of the Office of Student Life and Cultural Engagement, envisions the Jindal Interdisciplinary Arts and Literature Festival as a platform to spark meaningful conversations on the arts within an interdisciplinary academic setting. The festival aims to engage students by presenting a diverse range of genres, voices, and ideas that animate contemporary cultural and literary discourse.
