IFHE Hyderabad Centre for Women Development – Empowerment & Support Programs

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Center for Women Development

“Center for Women Development was Inaugurated on January 22nd, 2014. The Chief Guest for the function was Dr. Suvarna, Special Commissioner (watersheds) Government of Andhra Pradesh. The Guest of Honor for the Program was Ms. Vanitha Datla, CFO & Executive Director, Elico Ltd. and Mr.& Mrs. P.Sanjay Ram. Prof.J. Mahender Reddy, Vice-Chancellor, presided over the event, in the presence of Smt. Shobha, our co-founder.”

Vision, Mission & Objectives

Vision of CWD

"To serve as a transformative force for gender equity and women’s empowerment by fostering knowledge, leadership, and inclusive development across academic, social, and professional domains."

Mission of CWD

To create a vibrant ecosystem for dialogue, research, and innovation on women’s issues through seminars, conclaves, and international conferences.
To promote academic excellence and social impact by publishing research articles, books, and a quarterly e-magazine focused on women's development.
To collaborate with national and international organizations, NGOs, industry, and government bodies to design and implement meaningful programs for women empowerment.
To engage with students, faculty, and the broader community in awareness, outreach, and capacity-building initiatives aimed at creating a more inclusive and equitable society.
To serve as a platform for mentoring, inspiring, and supporting women to take leadership roles in various walks of life.”

Objectives of CWD

Organization of national and international conferences, seminars, and conclaves on women-centric themes.
Publication of research articles and books on women's empowerment and development.
Launch of a quarterly e-magazine featuring real stories, insights, and research on gender and development.
Collaborations with NGOs, industry, government, and global organizations for awareness and action.
Conducting awareness programs, workshops, and outreach activities in nearby villages and urban communities.
Encouraging student and faculty participation in gender-related projects, internships, and initiatives.
Promoting policy advocacy and educational programs for women within the institution and beyond.”

N. J. Yasaswy

(1950 - 2011)

Founder of the ICFAI Group of Educational Institutions

Founder's Profile

Our Leadership

Madam N. Sobharani Yasaswy

Chairperson of ICFAI Society

She is the guiding force for the Center for Women Development, IFHE
She actively participates in the CWD Awareness Programs, Workshops and Outreach Programs.

Prof. Dr. Tamma Koti Reddy

In Charge VC, IFHE Hyderabad

His best wishes will always be there for the good activities and Awareness Programs of the Center for Women Development

Prof. Dr. S. Vijayalakshmi

Registrar, IFHE & Chair CWD

She along with the Coordinators of 5 Schools, Designs, Conducts Awareness Programs, Workshops and Outreach Activities.

Dec 09, 2026 events-img

International Conference on Women 6.0 Beyond Boundaries

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Dec 11, 2025 events-img

International Conference titled “Women 5.0: Power, Progress & Possibilities,”

Nov 3, 2025 events-img

Feminaxcel Conclave 2.0

Aug 29, 2025 events-img

10th edition of the Shri NJ Yasaswy Memorial Moot Court Competition, 2025

Jul 18, 2025 events-img

“Breaking Barriers and Building Futures: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in MSMEs for Vision Viksit Bharat 2047”

Jun 30, 2025 events-img

Two Week Faculty Development Programme

Jun 20, 2025 events-img

Asana Awakening : On the occasion of International Yoga Day Celebrations 2025

Jun 12, 2025 events-img

"Two-day International Conference on Transformative Reforms in Higher Education" on June 12 & 13, 2025

Awareness Talks by Experts

Awareness about the importance of menstrual hygiene

The Arthritis Awareness talk by Dr. Prabhat Reddy Lakkireddy

Dr. Sai Lakshmi Dayaana, a renowned medical expert, delivered an insightful and educational talk on breast cancer.

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