Centre for Women's Studies is established under the UGC scheme of X plan in 2005. Members of faculty were appointed by March, 2006 and the Centre started its functioning by April 2006. Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth has the privilege of being the only Sanskrit university with a  Centre for Women's Studies.

 In a traditional environment of Sanskrit University the Centre for Women’s Studies has a special agenda. Major Objectives of the Centre are to :-

1. Revive the past glory and respect enjoyed by Indian Women.
2. To highlight the achievements and accomplishments of the women of the past as role models.
3. Interpret ancient classic texts with a women studies perspective.

A Foundation Course in Women’s Studies is offered to B.Ed students every year The course is of roughly 10 hours duration. The teachers in the making who are to shape our younger generation are gender sensitized. Lectures are given on contemporary women’s issues and women studies concepts.

Major thrust of the Centre is on Research. Attempts are made through various short Projects , to interpret Sanskrit Literature, Dharmasastras and allied works    from Women's Studies perspectives
Projects Completed :

• Images of Woman in Yagnavalkya Smriti by Dr. Bikram Keshari Mishra
• Women Seers in the Rg Veda:  A Study in Women's History by Dr. Snehi Chauhan
• Diversions in Educational Aspirations of Women through the Ages by Dr. Rajani Joshi Chaudhuri
• Sanskrit for Girls: An Analytical Survey by Ms. Savita Rai, Research Assistant

 Projects in Progress:

• An Anthology of Women's Writing in Sanskrit : Volume I Vedic Age
• Preparation of Source Material on Women and Women’s Issues in Smriti Literature and its Commentators

• Annual Newsletter carries brief report of the activities of the year and is sprinkled with ‘Subhashithms” from Sanskrit texts on women and women’s issues
• A Compilation of  “Women in the News”  is prepared every year with the title “ Women’s Struggles And Achievements” . It contains news items, articles, discussions on socially and politically relevant issues on women from the leaves of leading newspapers
• A Book “ Kalidasa’s Women Characters as Role Models of Women’s Empowerment”  (2009)  is priced at Rs. 65/

The Centre brings out its Journal ,” Sumangali” – an Annual Publication. It is a Peer reviewed , multi lingual Journal with the ISSN No. 2229-6336

This Journal of gender and heritage focuses on the image of woman in Indian tradition, her achievements and struggles. The Journal will carry studies of theoretical and analytical character. Priority will be given to articles based on Sanskrit texts, culture and heritage. Besides original research articles, the Journal also includes book reviews on texts on women and women’s issues.
Manuscripts not exceeding 6000 words, may be submitted in MS Word Format. The article should be typed in double space following the sixth edition of MLA Handbook, with parenthetical documentation for references and foot note for explanatory note. Articles in Sanskrit and Hindi should have a gist attached in English.
                        Annual Subscription Rates :  Rs.150/ for Individuals
                                                                        Rs. 300/ for Institutions
                     ( Subscription forms may be downloaded by clicking here. )

1. Two-Day Workshop on Curriculum Development for Women’s Studies 2nd-3rd. February, 2006
2. National Seminar on Contributions of Vidushi Vidyottama to Kalidas’ Greatness September, 2006
3. Women’s Fete (March, 2007)- display and sale by women’s folk in Vidyapeeth Campus and some Self Help Groups like Prerana Swayam Sahayak Samuh, and Ishwar , an NGO
4. “Mother India” – A Film Show Celebrating Womanhood
5. Class on Nutritional Literacy during the National Nutrition Week  on 6.09.07
6. National Seminar on Kalidasa’s Women Characters as Role Models of Women’s Empowerment 28th -29th. March, 2007
7. Workshop on Role of Women in Festivals of India ( January, 2008)
8. National Seminar on Gender and Information Technology: Challenges and Opportunities.24th -25th March, 2008
9. National Seminar on Women & Religion , 26th -27thy February, 2009

• Health check up Camp for Vidyapeeth Community (September, 2006)
• Health Awareness Programme on Women- Centered Disorders  ( January, 2008)
• Career Guidance for Girl Students in Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pushpvihar on 27th July, 2008

1. Two-Day Workshop on Curriculum Development for Women’s Studies 2nd-3rd. February, 2006
2. National Seminar on Contributions of Vidushi Vidyottama to Kalidas’ Greatness September, 2006
3. Women’s Fete (March, 2007)- display and sale by women’s folk in Vidyapeeth Campus and some Self Help Groups like Prerana Swayam Sahayak Samuh, and Ishwar , an NGO
4. “Mother India” – A Film Show Celebrating Womanhood
5. Class on Nutritional Literacy during the National Nutrition Week  on 6.09.07
6. National Seminar on Kalidasa’s Women Characters as Role Models of Women’s Empowerment 28th -29th. March, 2007
7. Workshop on Role of Women in Festivals of India ( January, 2008)
8. National Seminar on Gender and Information Technology: Challenges and Opportunities.24th -25th March, 2008
9. National Seminar on Women & Religion , 26th -27thy February, 2009

Prof.  P. Geetha, Director (Basic Discipline-English Literature with spz. in Women’s Writing & Indian Writing in English)
Dr. Rajani Joshi Chaudhari, Reader ( Basic Discipline – Education with  specialization in Education Technology)
Ms. Savita Rai, M.A., M.Ed, Research Assistant
Mr. Narendra Mehato, MTS (Group ‘D’ )