Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 15: The Department of Mass Communication and Multimedia Production (MCMP), Government College for Women (GCW), Parade Ground, Jammu, in collaboration with ADiRA (AI for Digital Readiness and Advancement)—an initiative by DataLEADS—successfully organized an insightful workshop titled “Preparing the Indian Workforce for the AI Future.”
The program is part of a nationwide effort to equip media professionals and healthcare workers with hands-on, practical AI skills essential for navigating an increasingly AI-driven world.
Dr Alpana Vohra, Head, MCMP Department, emphasized the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence on communication, governance, healthcare, and professional ecosystems.
“AI is no longer a distant concept. Preparing our students and professionals for this shift is not optional—it is essential,” she said.
The resource person, Dr Ravia Gupta, delivered an engaging and comprehensive lecture that introduced participants to the evolving landscape of AI, its real-world applications, and its rapidly growing relevance in journalism, content creation, digital communication, and public health.
Dr Gupta highlighted the importance of responsible AI usage, hands-on experimentation, and continuous learning to remain industry-ready. Through interactive discussions, demonstrations, and relatable examples, she simplified complex concepts—enabling students to understand how AI tools can enhance productivity, research, storytelling, and decision-making.
She also encouraged participants to embrace emerging technologies, stating, “AI is not here to replace human creativity—it is here to enhance it. The future belongs to those who can combine human insight with technological intelligence.”
The workshop included live demonstrations of popular AI platforms used for content generation, data analysis, creative production, and communication tasks. Students actively participated in Q&A sessions, gaining clarity on both the opportunities and ethical challenges associated with AI adoption.
The session was coordinated by Akash Kumar, Faculty, MCMP Department, who emphasized the need for practical, skill-based learning within academia. Other faculty members present during the program included Dr Gurpreet Kour and Dr Neha Gupta.
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