Patiala, November 11, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University, Patiala, has released an edited academic volume examining women’s political, social and economic position in India, with a focus on empowerment, gender equality, participation in decision-making and the challenges facing women.
Titled Beyond the Veil: Women in India’s Political and Socio-Economic Landscape, the book has been edited by Dr. Sukhpal Kaur, Dr. Gurjit Kaur and Kamalvir Singh and published by the university’s Publication Bureau.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Ratan Singh formally released the book at a programme attended by senior university officials, including Dr. Kuldeep Walia, Director of the Centre for Internal Quality Assurance (CIQA); Registrar Dr. Baljit Singh Khaira; Dr. Amitoj Singh, Associate Dean (Academic Affairs); and Dr. Jagjit Singh, In-charge of the Publication Bureau.
The volume explores key issues concerning women’s position in Indian society, including political participation, gender equality, empowerment, social justice, education, economic independence and representation in decision-making processes.
It seeks to examine the changing status of women, their achievements and the continuing challenges through an academic perspective.
Congratulating the editors, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ratan Singh said academic publications addressing women’s social, political and economic participation help generate awareness and make a meaningful contribution to research and knowledge.
He also appreciated the university’s Publication Bureau for its efforts to promote academic publishing.
The officials present on the occasion congratulated the editors and expressed hope that the book would serve as a useful resource for students, teachers and researchers working in women’s studies, political science and the social sciences.
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