Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 4: A Heritage Volunteer Training Workshop was organized by INTACH Jammu Chapter in collaboration with Heritage Club of Govt Degree College Udhampur, under the aegis of Heritage Education and Communication Services Division (HECS) of Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage, New Delhi.
Heritage volunteers and teachers from Govt. Degree College Majalta, Govt. College for Women Udhampur, Bhaskar Degree College and the host college participated in the Workshop.
The workshop was inaugurated by Hemant Kumar Sharma, former Divisional Commissioner Jammu.
In his inaugural address he urged upon the students to understand the objective of INTACH to spread awareness regarding preservation of tangible and intangible forms of Heritage.
Ashok Kumar, Additional District Development Commissioner Udhampur presided over the valedictory session.
In his valedictory address, he shared his experiences of working on the heritage of Mughal Road.
Earlier, the programme began with lighting of traditional lamp by the dignitaries.
Prof (Dr) Nutan K. Resutra, the Principal of the host college, presented welcome address.
Shiva Rawat, Programme Officer and Abhishek Das from HECS conducted the first technical session of the workshop. SM Sawhney, Convener INTACH Jammu Chapter gave a detailed presentation of various initiatives of the chapter to revive the material, built, natural and living heritage of Jammu.
Prof Shiv Nirmohi a renowned writer on various aspects of the culture of Jammu also interacted with the students.
Prakash Premi, a reputed scholar of Dogri language, literature and culture in his motivational speech talked about importance of knowing about one’s place.
Prof. Sudhir Singh, Life member of INTACH and event coordinator of the workshop inspired the volunteers for speaking and promoting Dogri as an intangible living heritage.
Dr CM Seth, Co-convener INTACH J&K chapter deliberated upon the amplitude of natural resources in the state.
Dr Rippy B. Billoria and Dr Pankaj Sharma conducted the proceedings of the programme.
Prof GR Verma was the organizer, while Prof RK Attri, Prof Romesh Chander, Prof Jawaid Server, Prof Yash Pal, Prof Shaji Khan, Dr Kamal Deep Kour, Dr Rupali and Dr Preety Sharma were present on the occasion.
More than 150 students and teachers participated in the workshop. INTACH Literature kits were also distributed among the participants.
Kuldeep Wahi, Life Member INTACH proposed the formal vote of thanks.
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