Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. JAMMU: The Central University of Jammu successfully organized a one-day online national seminar on the theme "Mahatma Jyotiba Phule and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's Contribution to Nation-Building: In the Context of Social Harmony, Cultural Consciousness and National Unity." The seminar brought together scholars, academicians, and students from various institutions across the country.
The inaugural session was graced by the Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sanjeev Jain, as the Chief Guest. In his address, he highlighted the ideas of Mahatma Phule and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar formed the foundation of inclusive development in Indian society. He emphasized their enduring relevance in promoting social justice, equality, and education as key pillars of nation-building.
Prof. Govind Singh, Chairperson of the Media Advisory Committee, Government of Uttarakhand, attended as the Guest of Honour and underscored the importance of media and intellectual discourse in disseminating the transformative ideas of Phule and Ambedkar. The keynote speaker, Dr. Varun Gulati from the University of Delhi, elaborated on the contemporary relevance of their thought in unlocking the latent potential of Indian society.
The welcome address was delivered by Prof. Niranjana Bhandari, Director of the CCRC, while Registrar Prof. Yashwant Singh proposed the vote of thanks. Dr. Vikas Singh, Coordinator of the seminar, described the event as a significant academic initiative towards strengthening social harmony and national unity.
The seminar featured two technical sessions chaired by eminent scholars, with over 50 participants presenting papers on themes such as social justice, education, democracy, gender empowerment, and cultural consciousness. The valedictory session was presided over by Prof. Ashwini Kumar Nanda, Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, CUJ, with distinguished speakers Prof. Kanhaiya Tripathi and Prof. Virender Kaundal, who reaffirmed the continued relevance of Phule and Ambedkar in shaping an equitable society.
