JAMMU: The two-day Management Development Programme (MDP) organized by the Department of Commerce, University of Jammu, in collaboration with Anutham Hotel & Resorts, concluded successfully today with active participation from hospitality professionals of the hotel group. The programme focused on “Stress Management and Professional Effectiveness” and provided participants with practical insights into managing workplace stress and enhancing productivity.
The Management Development Programme was conducted under the distinguished patronage of the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. Umesh Rai, underscoring the University’s unwavering commitment to cultivating an entrepreneurial culture and fostering industry-aligned competencies among aspiring professionals.
Prof. Jeevan Jyoti, Head, Department of Commerce, appreciated the active participation of the attendees and expressed gratitude to the resource persons for sharing their valuable insights. She remarked that the MDP had been meticulously conceptualized to empower participants with advanced managerial insights, strategic capabilities, and transformative skill sets essential for innovation, leadership, and sustainable organizational growth.
During the first day of the programme, various important aspects were deliberated upon, including self-awareness and self-reflection, stress assessment, and managing anxiety and overwhelming thoughts, thereby promoting a positive workplace culture.
The second day of the programme featured expert sessions on stress coping mechanisms, emotional well-being, mindfulness practices, workplace communication, and strategies for maintaining work-life balance. The resource persons conducted interactive activities and case-based discussions to help participants understand the practical dimensions of stress management in organizational settings, especially in the hospitality sector.
During the valedictory session, the organizing committee thanked the distinguished resource persons, Mr. Rajeev Thakur, Cluster General Manager, Anutham Hotel & Resorts, participants, and supporting staff for contributing to the successful conduct of the programme.
The participants appreciated the informative and interactive nature of the sessions and expressed that such programmes would help them address workplace challenges more effectively, while the Department of Commerce reaffirmed its commitment to organizing similar initiatives for capacity building and holistic professional development.


