NCWEB Udaan 2026: Vijaya Rahatkar Addresses DU Students

The National Commission for Women (NCW), Government of India, and the Non-Collegiate Women’s Education Board (NCWEB), University of Delhi, jointly organised Udaan 2026, a programme on women’s empowerment, on October 22, 2026. Held at the Multipurpose Hall of Delhi University, the event was based on the theme “Samarth Stree – Samarth Bharat.”

More than 6,000 students, teachers, principals and staff members attended the programme. The event focused on women’s empowerment, education, participation in nation-building and the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

Vijaya Rahatkar Addresses Women’s Empowerment Programme

NCW Chairperson Vijaya K. Rahatkar attended the programme as the chief guest. She said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had laid the foundation for the country’s development by involving women and stated that the National Commission for Women and NCWEB would play a leading role in advancing this vision.

Rahatkar also said that the dreams of Delhi University and NCWEB students were shared responsibilities. Addressing the students, she emphasised the importance of focus and concentration in achieving their goals.

She compared goal-oriented determination to Arjuna’s focus and said women played a decisive role in the development of families, society and the country.

Senior Officials Attend Udaan 2026

The programme was attended by Lata Gupta, Chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women; Nivedita Subramaniam and Archana Mishra, members of the National Commission for Women; and Rashmi Singh, IAS, Secretary of the Department of Women and Child Development.

Other attendees included Neeraj Sharma, Joint Secretary of the National Commission for Women; Dr. Vikas Gupta, Registrar of the University of Delhi; and Prof. Geeta Bhatt, Director of NCWEB.

NCWEB Reports 49,000 Students Across Its Network

Prof. Geeta Bhatt welcomed the guests and spoke about NCWEB’s work in women’s education and empowerment.

She said NCWEB had been active for 83 years under the approach of “Educated Women, Empowered Women” and had reached 49,000 students.

Dr. Vikas Gupta highlighted the National Commission for Women’s initiative to provide training workshops and encourage NCWEB students through competitions. He described the initiative as an important step towards a secure future for India.

Udaan Workshops and Competitions Held Across 27 Centres

As part of Udaan 2026, workshop-based interactive sessions and three competitions were organised at NCWEB centres from October 11 to 18, 2026.

The activities covered 27 centres, comprising 26 undergraduate centres and one postgraduate centre.

Three Competitions Focus on Women and Digital Life

The programme included Reel Making, Lyrics Reboot and Poster Making competitions. Each competition was based on a specific theme.

Reel Making: “She Rises, India Rises: Women for Viksit Bharat”
Lyrics Reboot: “One Woman, A Thousand Possibilities”
Poster Making: “AI and Me: Life in the Digital Age”

The activities provided a platform for students to participate in creative work linked to women’s empowerment, national development and digital life.

Prize Money Announced for Competition Winners

For each competition, central-level prizes were set at ₹15,000 for first place, ₹11,000 for second place, ₹5,000 for third place and ₹2,000 for consolation awards.

The same prize categories were also provided for activities conducted at each centre.

The initiative was organised around women’s empowerment, nation-building and the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047.

Cultural Performances Mark Udaan 2026

Students presented cultural performances, including a theatrical presentation and dance, during the programme. A bhajan clubbing event was also organised.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Neeraj Sharma, Joint Secretary of the National Commission for Women. The formal conclusion followed the participation of more than 6,000 students, teachers, principals and staff members.

Udaan 2026 brought together the National Commission for Women and NCWEB, University of Delhi, through an event featuring addresses by officials, workshops, student competitions and cultural performances focused on women’s empowerment.

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