Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 21: An extension lecture on “Safeguarding Heritage and the Role of Youth” was organized by The Law School, University of Jammu (JU), for second semester BA LLB students, focusing on the importance of preserving cultural legacy through an Indian knowledge perspective.
Nagendra Singh Jamwal, Special Secretary in the office of the Chief Secretary (CS) J&K, delivered the lecture as the resource person. Emphasizing the concept of ‘Virasat’ (heritage) as a sacred responsibility, he urged students to view heritage not as a static inheritance but as a living continuum that demands active engagement.
Drawing from traditional ideas such as ‘Loka Samgraha’ (collective welfare) and ‘Seva’ (selfless service), he highlighted the role of youth as custodians of cultural continuity and linked age-old conservation practices with modern legal frameworks.
The programme was coordinated by Dr Mrinalini Atrey, who underlined the relevance of integrating Indian Knowledge Systems with contemporary legal education. She noted that law and culture are deeply interconnected, and such initiatives help students appreciate this synergy.
Prof Seema Rohmetra, Director of The Law School, remarked that the lecture enriched students’ understanding of heritage laws while reviving the ‘Sisya-Guru Parampara’ of experiential learning. She said the session encouraged a sense of national consciousness and civic responsibility rooted in Indian values.
The lecture concluded with an interactive discussion, where students shared their views on youth-led heritage initiatives, drawing parallels with traditional youth collectives that historically contributed to the preservation of art, architecture, and oral traditions.
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