Dr. Shashank Goel, IAS, Director General, Dr MCR HRD Institute & Spl. Chief Secretary to Government stated that Gender-Inclusive Language is a powerful way to promote gender equality and eradicate gender bias. He said that the Training Program was aimed at imparting knowledge and skills to develop positive attitude in using Gender-Inclusive Language in all forms of communication, including oral,written, formal and informal, both in English and Telugu.
He added that the Institute is making strong efforts to apply Gender-Inclusive Language in various sectors like Education, Health, Local Governance, Media, etc. Dr Goel, IAS appreciated the efforts of Sri Srinivas Madhav, Senior Faculty; Course Coordinatorand Prof.
(Dr.) A.S. Ramachandra, Head, Centre for International Relations & Security, at the Institute,for their efforts in conceptualizing and conducting the Course successfully.
Sri Srinivas Madhav stated that according to the United Nations, using gender-inclusive language means speaking and writing in a way that does not discriminate against a particular sex,social gender or gender identity, and does not perpetuate gender stereotypes.
Headded that there is a strong need of ensuring that the communication in cude LGBTQUIA+ Community.Dr. Sunitha, State Mission Coordinator and Sri SakaVenkateswaraRao, Faculty also conducted session on gender issues. Trainees made innovative presentations on application ofthe principles for Gender-Inclusive Communication and also enacted a role paly on the subject.
They expressed confidence that awareness can be created amongst the youth and employees on the use of Gender-Inclusive Language in their communications.
