Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 29: The International Centre for Cross Cultural Research and Human Resource Management (ICccR & HRM), University of Jammu, inaugurated the 2nd International Conference on “Innovation and Sustainability in Business Development”, under the overarching theme “Future of Work: Global Institutions, Policy, Practices, and Perspectives – Transforming Work, Driving Innovation, Sustaining Futures.”
The three-day international conference is being organized in collaboration with California State University, San Bernardino, USA; The University of the South Pacific, Fiji; and the Directorate of Industries and Commerce (DIC), Jammu & Kashmir.
The keynote speakers for the inaugural ceremony of the conference were Prof Gurmeet Singh, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Innovation), School of Business Management, The University of the South Pacific, Fiji, and Prof Soumodip Sarkar, Professor, Department of Management, University of Évora, Portugal. Industry perspectives were shared by Dr Arun Manhas, Director, Directorate of Industries and Commerce (DIC), Jammu & Kashmir.
The inaugural ceremony was presided over by Prof Neelu Rohmetra, Dean Research Studies, JU and Founder Director, ICccR & HRM, University of Jammu.
Prof Gurmeet Singh underscored how human resources act as the backbone of sustainable economic transformation, bridging the gap between technology and human capability. He deliberated that the focus on human capital development, supported by Government of India initiatives such as Skill India, Startup India, Make in India, etc was essential for building a competitive, inclusive, and sustainable future of work in India.
Prof Soumodip Sarkar spoke on entrepreneurial ecosystems, sustainable innovation, and strategic leadership in an era of technological transformation and global uncertainty
Offering an industry perspective, Dr Arun Manhas shared practical insights on policy initiatives, industrial development, entrepreneurship promotion, and the role of innovation in strengthening regional and national economic ecosystems.
Prof Neelu Rohmetra, who delivered expert and presiding remarks, deliberated that enhancing institutional quality is essential for preparing institutions to meet the evolving demands of the future of work. Institutions with high quality standards foster credibility, resilience, and long-term societal impact, she added.
Earlier, Prof. Hardeep Chahal, Conference Convener and Director, ICccR & HRM, JU, highlighted the significance of the conference and informed that over 80 research papers have been received from across the country and abroad.
The session also witnessed the release of the Conference Proceedings and the presentation of mementos to the distinguished speakers and dignitaries.
Vote of thanks was presented by Dr Isha Sharma, Conference Convener and Senior Assistant Professor, ICccR & HRM, JU.
Prominent among others present in the inaugural ceremony included Prof Sanjay Nadkarni, Plakhnov University, Dubai; Prof B K Mohanty, IIM Lucknow; Prof R D Sharma, former Vice Chancellor, JU; Prof Rishi Raj Sharma, GNDU, Gurdaspur Campus; Prof Soumya Mukherjee, Swami Vivekananda University, Kolkata faculty members, officials from other departments of University of Jammu, conference delegates, media personnel, conference sponsors, alumni of ICccR & HRM and students of ICccR & HRM. The inaugural ceremony was coordinated by Dr Neha Gupta, Dr Bhanu Pratap Singh, Dr Shivani Rana, Dr Swati Sharma and Dr Parul Mahajan.
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