Coimbatore  :

Angels of Change, a first-of-its-kind coffee table book showcasing the achievements of women in the field of education in Coimbatore, an initiative of The Times of India, was launched by the University Grants Commission vice-chairman H Devaraj at a function here on Wednesday.

The book profiles 15 women educationists from the city who have dedicated their lives to selflessly serve the academic world. All the personalities featured in the book have had strong social and personal reasons to start a school or a college in the city.

Devaraj unveiled the first copy of the book and felicitated the women featured in it. A citation and a copy of the book were given to each of the outstanding contributors to education.

Congratulating all the women achievers, he said, “I am happy to launch this book that showcases the legacy of school and higher education in the city. I will take back messages from the book to frame policies on women empowerment.”

He praised the women for taking forward the legacy of serving the society for which Coimbatore is known.

President of Indian Chamber of Commerce, D Nandhakumar, also congratulated the women for their untiring service to the society and Coimbatore.

He recalled the contribution of women in improving education in the city, and cited the role of the Indian Chamber of Commerce for the betterment of the society through education.

Corporation commissioner Dr K Vijayakarthikeyan also congratulated the women achievers and The Times of India.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / News Home> City> Coimbatore / TNN / November 26th, 2015