ISTD hosts Intl seminar on Role of Technology in Governance Landscape

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 18: The Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD), Jammu Chapter conducted an international seminar in online mode on “Transformative Role of Technology in Governance Landscape: Some Reflections.”
The seminar was organised to address the pressing challenge of bridging the gap between high-level strategy and ground-level execution in governance and public sector reform. On this occasion, the keynote address was delivered by Prof T V Rao, Chairman of T V Rao Learning Systems Pvt Ltd.
First technical session on ‘Technology and Governance Landscape of Jammu and Kashmir’ was moderated by former Director General of Police, J&K, Kuldeep Khoda, with Dr Ashok Bhan, former Director General of Police (Intelligence), as the eminent speaker. Second technical session focused on ‘AI and Human-Centric Learning’ and was moderated by Prof Hardeep Chahal.
The speaker was Srivatsa Kadaba from Singapore, an executive facilitator specializing in high-stakes communication and behavioural strategy. Third technical session on ‘Workplace Inclusivity and Social Responsibility’ was moderated by Prof Feza Tabassum Azmi from FMSR, AMU.
Sripriyaa Venkataraman from Singapore, COO & Director-Innovation at Tripura Multinational and Global Coaching Lab, deliberated on a wide range of issues. The last technical session was on ‘HR Technology and Future of Work’, moderated by Prof Jeevan Jyoti. Rashmi Gogna from Singapore, a leadership transformation and executive coach, was the main resource person.
Earlier, Prof Hardeep Chahal welcomed the guests, and Prof Ashok Aima presented an overview of the theme of the international seminar and the activities of the ISTD Jammu Chapter.
The seminar saw active participation from academicians, researchers, Government officials, and students from across the country. Prof Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, Vice-Chancellor of the Islamic University of Science and Technology, was the chief guest for this international seminar. The valedictory session concluded with closing remarks delivered by Atul Shah, National President, ISTD.
The event was organized under the mentorship of Prof K S Chandrasekar by Team ISTD Jammu Chapter including Dr Sanjay Kumar, faculty members of Cluster University of Jammu, Prof Vishal Sharma, Dean, School of Social Sciences and others.
Vote of thanks was proposed by Dr Shahid Mushtaq, Secretary, ISTD Jammu Chapter and Dr Neetu, Coordinator, Department of Commerce, Cluster University of Jammu, served as the master of ceremonies.