Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 4: The Law School, University of Jammu, in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission, New Delhi, inaugurated the two-day National Conference on “Sustainable Development Goals and Human Rights for an Equitable Future: A Prismatic Perspective” , here today.
M K Sinha, ADGP (Hqrs), J&K, was chief guest on the occasion and he delivered a compelling address that uniquely bridged ancient wisdom with modern innovation. Drawing from Upanishadic philosophy, he invoked the principle of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ to advocate for an ethos of collective need over individual greed. He also displayed a forward-looking engagement with technology, expressly appreciating the conference’s inclusion of themes on Artificial Intelligence and blockchain technologies.
Sanjeev Verma, Chief Electoral Officer, J&K was guest of honour on the occasion and he provided a pragmatic assessment of SDG progress in the region, highlighting advances in climate action, clean energy, and sanitation.
Prof Neelu Rohmetra, Dean Research Studies, JU, in her presidential address, underscored the universality of the SDGs. She argued for continuous scholarly debate, stating, “sustainable development is the non-negotiable bedrock of our collective future,” and stressed the inseparable balance between rights and corresponding duties.
Prof Manju Jamwal, Head & Dean, Faculty of Law, JU, deconstructed the conference’s core triad: Sustainable Development, Human Rights, and Equity, framing them as interdependent pillars for a just society.
Earlier, Prof Seema Rohmetra, Conference Convener and Director, The Law School, delivered the welcome address, setting the agenda for interdisciplinary dialogue. A conference souvenir was also released to mark the occasion.
The inaugural session was followed by a dedicated Plenary Session on “SDGs as Instruments of Distributive Justice: Academic and Legal Synergies” featuring incisive contributions from a panel of distinguished experts, including Prof Arvind Jasrotia, Rector Kathua Campus, JU; Prof Vandana Sharma, Dean, School of Languages, Central University of Jammu; Prof Aman Amrit Cheema, former Director, UILS, Ludhiana, Panjab Univesity; Prof Kalpana Rani Jayas, Dean, GNALSR, NCR-Noida; Prof Yashpal Sharma, Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences and Rashmi Choudhary, representative from Narcotocs Control Bureau, Jammu.
Dr Monica Narang, Programme Coordinator along with Dr Mrinalini Atrey conducted proceedings of the event. Among others, the event was graced by Dr Nirupa Rai and Sandesh Gupta, Special Secretary, Election Department, J&K; Subash Gupta, former Judge & PSC Member; Irshad Ahmed, Deputy Director, Prosecution, ACB, J&K; and Mahmood Ahmed, SSP, ACB.
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