Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 14: Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts here today in collaboration with J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) organized an exhibition titled ‘Shakti Rupen Sansthita’ and a symposium on ‘Bhartiya Parampara Mein Shakti Ka Kendra Rahi Hai Nariyan’ at K.L Sehgal Hall.
Prof. Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor of Jammu University graced the occasion as chief guest while Suresh Kumar Gupta, Principal Secretary J&K Department of Culture was the guest of honour. Prof. Pragati Kumar, Vice Chancellor of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University presided over the event.
The symposium featured speakers including Dr. Suman Jamwal, Head of the Department of History at Jammu University, Dr. Shyam Narayan Lal, Professor of History at Jammu University and Dr. Sudhanshu Kapoor, Joint Director SCERT.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Prof. Umesh Rai who lit the traditional lamp in the presence of Suresh Kumar Gupta, Prof. Pragati Kumar, Dr. Suman Jamwal, Dr. Shyam Narayan Lal, Dr. Sindhu Kapoor, Shruti Awasthi, Director IGNCA Jammu and Bharat Singh, Secretary JKAACL.
Speaking on the occasion Suresh Kumar Gupta said that women, the epitome of strength in Indian tradition, deserve utmost reverence and support, urging everyone to champion their empowerment and foster a society where their contributions are truly valued and respected.
Dr. Suman Jamwal, Dr. Shyam Narayan Lal and Dr. Sindhu Kapoor presented detailed papers on the occasion.
Shruti Awasthi, Director IGNCA Jammu delivered vote of thanks while Amar Chouhan conducted proceedings of the function.