Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 5: A two-day National Conference on “SDGs and Human Rights for an Equitable Future: A Prismatic Perspective” organized by the Law School, University of Jammu, in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), New Delhi concluded here today.
The valedictory session, held at the Brigadier Rajinder Singh Auditorium, showcased rich deliberations, creative performances, and an exchange of groundbreaking ideas.
The ceremony opened with a powerful theatrical presentation by Law School students, directed by dramatist Sumeet Sharma and coordinated by Harmannat and Geetansh.
The performance highlighted the significance of voting in the context of national and international legal frameworks, underscoring its relevance for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Prof J P Singh Joorel, Dean Academic Affairs, University of Jammu, graced the event as the chief guest.
Applauding the performance, he emphasized the universality of SDGs and stressed the critical link between human rights and sustainable development.
Guest of honour Shiv Kumar Sharma, DIG, JSK Range, J&K Police, spoke on pressing concerns such as elderly care, drug abuse and women’s safety.
He highlighted the police’s role in upholding human rights and referenced SDG 16—Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.
Special guest Prof Aman Amrit Cheema, former Director, UILS, Panjab University, emphasized justice—political, social and economic, at the heart of human rights.
She highlighted the contributions of legal luminaries like Justice P N Bhagwati, Justice Krishna Iyer, Justice D Y Chandrachud, Kapila Hingorani and M C Mehta in shaping India’s rights-based jurisprudence.
Conference Convener and Director of The Law School, Prof Seema Rohmetra, delivered the welcome address, describing the conference as a “collective endeavour to bridge the gap between law, policy and lived realities” through a prismatic approach.
Earlier, a plenary session on “Monitoring, Remedying, Delivering: How National Human Rights Systems, Policies & Schemes Make the SDGs Work for All” featured insightful commentary from experts including Prof Vishav Raksha, Prof Sarika Manhas, Prof Deepika Slathia and Dr Ajay Sharma, SP South, Jammu.
The speakers explored intersectionalities of caste, gender, disability and climate justice.
Dr Sharma underscored the need for an Indian sustainability model inspired by Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.
The session was moderated by Dr Nitan Sharma.
Dr Monica Narang, Conference Coordinator, presented the comprehensive conference report, highlighting participation from premier institutions across the country, 150 research presentations, nine technical sessions (including a virtual session) and two plenary sessions.
The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Subash Gupta (Former Judge & PSC Member), Prof Arvind Jasrotia (Rector, Kathua Campus), Prof Parkash Anthal (Dean Student Welfare), Dr Rashid Manhas (Assistant Dean Students Welfare) and Advocate Uma Kapahi.
The programme concluded with a formal vote of thanks delivered by Dr Monika Bhardwaj.
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