Where Women Rise: President Murmu Celebrates 100 Years of St. Teresa’s Brilliance

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President Droupadi Murmu graced the centenary celebrations of St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam, Kerala, on October 24, 2025. Applauding the institution’s century-long commitment to women’s education and spiritual values, she highlighted its role in nation-building and honored Kerala’s legacy of female leadership in shaping India’s constitutional and social progress.

In a momentous tribute to a century of educational excellence, President Droupadi Murmu attended the centenary celebrations of St. Teresa’s College in Ernakulam, Kerala. Established in 1925 by the Carmelite Sisters of St. Teresa (CSST), the college has been a pioneering force in promoting women’s education and empowerment in India.

Addressing the gathering, President Murmu praised the institution’s enduring commitment to spiritual values and social transformation. She emphasized the importance of active female participation in leveraging India’s demographic dividend and acknowledged the college’s role in nurturing generations of women leaders.

Notable Updates:

Historic Milestone: The centenary event marked 100 years of St. Teresa’s College’s contribution to women’s education and societal progress.
Presidential Tribute: President Murmu lauded the college’s legacy and urged continued efforts in empowering women through education.
Cultural Symbolism: The President was presented with unique gifts reflecting India’s rich heritage, including a handwoven Pattola silk from Gujarat, a palm leaf painting from Odisha, and Raag Malhaar oil distilled from 10,000 rose petals.
Kerala’s Legacy: Murmu highlighted Kerala’s contribution to India’s constitutional history, noting that three of the fifteen women in the Constituent Assembly—Ammu Swaminathan, Annie Mascarene, and Dakshayani Velayudhan—were from Kerala.
Institutional Impact: St. Teresa’s College continues to be a beacon of inclusive education, fostering leadership, academic excellence, and cultural pride among women across generations.

The centenary celebration not only honored the past but also reaffirmed the college’s vision for a progressive future rooted in values, learning, and empowerment.

Sources: President of India official website (presidentofindia.nic.in), The Hindu, Times of India, WebIndia123

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