Objectives

1. To contribute to the theoretical, methodological and pedagogical debates within the women studies in the context particularly of Jammu, through publications, conferences, workshops and teaching.

2. To provide a focus for research and teaching on women and gender in the University and to facilitate the development of interdisciplinary research in the area of women’s and gender studies.

3. To reach out to public areas where the issue of women come together with other political, artistic, and intellectual concerns. In addition to courses offered, the Centre also tries to engage students, faculty, and the community through guest lectures, conferences, and a host of other programme

4. To bring out refereed publications in high quality and useful areas of women studies.

5. Strengthening incorporation of Gender themes in the curriculum of Post Graduate & Undergraduate studies.

6. Promoting Gender sensitive work environment in the institutions of Higher Learning through Advocacy/Extension/Skill Development.