Lecture at Sheth P. T. Mahila College of Arts & Home Science

It was a pleasure to take a lecture at the Sheth P. T. Mahila College of Arts and Home Science in Surat, and to spend time with its bright and attentive students. Speaking with young women at this stage of their lives is always meaningful, because the awareness they gain now will shape not only their own health but the health of the families and communities they go on to build. On behalf of Paaranu Women’s Superspecialities, I was glad to be there.

The session focused on [women’s health and wellbeing / the chosen topic, to be confirmed], an area that is far too often left out of everyday conversation. Young women grow up with a great deal of information around them, but not all of it is accurate, and much of what truly matters for their health is never discussed openly. My aim was to offer clear, reliable and practical knowledge in a comfortable setting, and to encourage the students to see their health as something worth understanding and protecting.

A college like this, dedicated to the education of women, is an ideal place for such a conversation. When young women are well informed about their own bodies, about nutrition, about the changes they experience, and about when to seek medical advice, they make better decisions for themselves throughout their lives. They also become a source of reliable guidance for their mothers, sisters and, in time, their own children. Educating one young woman has an effect that reaches far beyond her alone.

I was struck by how engaged the students were. Once the initial hesitation faded, the questions came freely, honest and thoughtful. Many of the topics we discussed are still treated as taboo in parts of our society, yet these young women were eager to understand them properly. That willingness to ask and to learn is exactly what breaks the cycle of misinformation and stigma that surrounds women’s health.

I also wanted the students to leave with a sense of confidence rather than anxiety. Health education should empower, not frighten. My message was simple, that understanding your body is a form of strength, that seeking medical advice is a sign of wisdom and not weakness, and that reliable help is always available when it is needed.

At Paaranu, we regard this kind of outreach to educational institutions as an essential part of our responsibility. As a women’s superspeciality centre, we see every day how much difference early awareness makes, and how many difficulties could be eased if young women had access to good information sooner. Bringing that information directly to campuses is one of the most valuable things we can do.

I thank the management, faculty and students of the Sheth P. T. Mahila College of Arts and Home Science for their warm welcome and their enthusiastic participation. The energy and curiosity of these young women left me genuinely optimistic. We look forward to continuing to support such institutions, and to many more opportunities to share knowledge that helps the women of Surat lead healthier, more confident lives.