The women’s studies center, Govt College of Education, Srinagar, was established in 2006. Since then, it has been working under the able guidance and direction of Dr. Parveen Pandit, principal of the college and Director of the Women’s study center. The objectives of the center are:

• Women’s emancipation – their capacity and confidence building.
• Assist women in their struggle for economic, social, cultural, political, and mental empowerment.
• Orientation and awareness of women about their rights, health, and hygiene.

Since its inspection, the center has conducted various orientation programs, seminars, workshops, and field camps for confidence and capacity building in adolescent girls and teachers and sensitisation about gender bias. The center partners with sarva sikhsha Abhiyan, WISCOMP, the British Council Spring Board, Directorate of School Education.

The women’s studies center is researching various problems related to women.