Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 28: The capacity building programme on Research Methodology for Social Sciences Faculty members, sponsored by Indian Council for Social Sciences Research (ICSSR), concluded today at Central University Jammu.
The valedictory function was attended by various dignitaries including Prof Girishwar Mishra, Vice Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya (MGAHV) Wardha, Maharashtra, faculty members and research scholars.
Prof Mishra, presented a synoptic view of qualitative research methodology and explained its relevance in social sciences.
Prof Ashok Aima, VC CUJ, in his presidential remarks, apprised the audience about the various initiatives taken by Central University of Jammu for the growth and development of faculty, scholars and the students and further encouraged the faculty members for organizing such programmes which help in growth and development of faculty members and also enhance and groom their research aptitude. He announced that Rs 2.5 crores have been sanctioned by Ministry of Skill Development, Govt. of India for organizing capacity building programmes on entrepreneurship development.
Earlier, in her welcome address, Dr Jaya Bhasin, Head, Deptt of HRM & OB and TTM, elaborated upon the conduct of the programme by presenting a detailed report wherein she informed that in all, 84 sessions were conducted by 18 faculty members who had expertise in various research areas.
The sessions included topics based on qualitative research, quantitative research, various softwares like N VIVO, e views, SPSS, Mendley, EndNote, Turnitin, AMOS and R. Some of the prominent faculty members, who took sessions, included Prof Prabhakar from Chennai University, Prof. Manu Mittal from JNU, Prof Manorma Tripathi from JNU, Prof Dinesh Sharma from IIT Mumbai, Prof Saurabh Aggarwal from IIT Kanpur, Shankar from IBM, Prof Hardeep Chahal, Prof Dipankar Sen Gupta and Prof. J. P .Singh Joorel from JU , Dr Manish Sharma from SKUAST Jammu, Dr Suparn Sharma, Dr Pabitra Kumar Jeena and Dr. Kakali from SMVDU.
In all, 50 participants attended the workshop.
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