Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 19: The two-day national seminar on “Role of Media in Promoting Indian Knowledge Tradition” organized by the Department of Mass Communication and New Media, Central University of Jammu, concluded today.
The seminar witnessed the presentation of 80 research papers from across the country, reflecting significant academic engagement on the theme.
Presiding over the valedictory session, Dean, School of Social Sciences, Prof Ashwini Kumar Nanda highlighted the vastness and richness of the Indian Knowledge Tradition, describing it as a repository of knowledge accumulated over thousands of years. He emphasized that the media plays a crucial role in disseminating this knowledge. He also noted that the NEP 2020 has given renewed impetus to the promotion of Indian Knowledge Systems.
The chief guest, Dr Dilip Kumar, Regional Director of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Jammu, remarked that Indian Knowledge Tradition teaches the value of being deeply engaged in knowledge. He stated that the media plays a key role in preserving and promoting cultural values. He expressed pride in India’s legacy as a knowledge leader and affirmed that India will continue to hold this position.
Delivering the valedictory address, Sanjeev Sharma, Programme Executive at All India Radio, Jammu, highlighted the role of radio in reaching remote areas and disseminating essential knowledge for societal development.
Presenting the seminar report, Co-Convener Dr Umesh Kumar informed that a total of 108 abstracts were received from various parts of the country, out of which 80 papers were selected for presentation.
The valedictory session was conducted by Mahi Charak and Swati Suman, while the formal vote of thanks was delivered by seminar convener Prof Paramveer Singh.
The event was attended by Head of the Department Dr Abhay S D Rajput, Prof Bharat Bhushan (HoD Hindi), Dr Rashid Ali, Dr Shashikant Mishra, Dr Ratnesh Kumar Yadav, Dr Vandana Sharma, Dr Anita, research scholars from Central University of Kashmir, and students and scholars from the Departments of Hindi and Mass Communication of CUJ. On this occasion, a book titled “Vritti Chitra Nirman” authored by Prof Paramveer Singh was formally released by the dignitaries.
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