Inaugurates Two-Day Int’l Conference in Jammu
RK News Service
JAMMU, MAY 14: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo on Thursday highlighted the transformative role of education in shaping an inclusive, progressive and innovation-driven society, stressing the need to strengthen educational systems to empower future generations across Jammu and Kashmir.
The Minister inaugurated the Two-Day International Conference on “Manoeuvring Business, Society and Culture in the New World Order” at Government SPMR College of Commerce here on Thursday.
The conference also witnessed the presence of eminent academicians, policymakers, administrators, researchers, industry experts from across the country and abroad.
Addressing the gathering, the Minister highlighted the urgent need for academic institutions to cultivate ethical leadership, social responsibility and global perspectives in order to effectively navigate the emerging challenges of the new world order.
The Minister highlighted the need for collaborative thinking and innovative approaches to ensure sustainable growth, inclusive development and preservation of cultural values amid changing global realities.
She appreciated the efforts of Government SPMR College of Commerce for organizing an international platform aimed at encouraging meaningful discussions on issues of global significance.
The Minister also interacted with scholars and participants and expressed confidence that the deliberations during the conference would contribute towards generating valuable insights and policy-oriented recommendations.
Speaking on the occasion, MLA Yudhvir Sethi applauded the initiative of the college in organizing a conference of international significance and remarked that such academic engagements provide valuable opportunities for constructive dialogue on pressing socio-economic and cultural issues confronting modern societies.
Vice Chancellor, Cluster University of Jammu, Prof. Dr. K. S. Chandrasekar Rao delivered a thought-provoking address on the changing dimensions of global business, higher education and cultural integration. He highlighted the significance of adaptability, innovation and intellectual resilience in responding to the complexities of the modern world.
Director Colleges, while speaking on the occasion, underscored the need for collaborative academic ecosystems that encourage critical inquiry, policy-oriented research and meaningful engagement with contemporary global realities.
The Minister also released the Conference Abstract Book, showcasing the diverse scholarly contributions and research insights presented by academicians and researchers from various institutions.
Over the course of two days, the conference will host technical sessions, panel discussions and scholarly interactions designed to foster intellectual exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration among participants. Various faculty members and research scholars from and outside the UT will participate in this august two-Day Event.
Several eminent resource persons from within the country and abroad, including experts from the United States, United Kingdom, Fiji, Malaysia and Israel, along with distinguished scholars from University of Delhi, University of Kerala, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and Central University of Punjab, will share their valuable insights and deliberate upon diverse dimensions of the conference theme during various technical sessions.