Excelsior Correspondent
KATRA, Mar 17: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) conducted six-day Residential Capacity Building Program on “Indian Knowledge System (IKS) for Integration into the Curriculum” in offline mode at MMTTC-SMVDU.
The program witnessed enthusiastic participation from around 100 faculty members and scholars representing 15 universities across 12 states of India.
During the valedictory session, Prof Pragati Kumar, Vice Chancellor SMVDU, emphasized the significance of different aspects of Indian Knowledge System and its implications in the modern world for the society, industry etc. He mentioned significance of different treasures of Indian Philosophical systems for the overall growth of the society at large. He also mentioned that the now it’s the time for all the faculty members to upgrade themselves with changing times for remaining significant.
Dr Manish Joshi, Secretary, University Grants Commission (UGC) and guest of honour of the valedictory function, expressed the way IKS was started by UGC in the year 2023 and how gradually the participants are accepting it after initial scepticism of the program during its initial days.
Dr Manish Joshi emphasized that we should not deride our knowledge system and should accept it by heart and also should impart this to our students.
Earlier, Prof Supran Kumar Sharma, Director MMTTC-SMVDU, briefed the participants about different activities being organized by the Centre.
The valedictory ceremony was also graced by distinguished dignitaries including Dr Anuradha Choudry, IKS Coordinator, University Grants Commission, Delhi; Prof Suparn Sharma, Director MMTTC, SMVDU; Prof Ashutosh Vashistha, Chairperson IKS Cell, SMVDU; Prof Sharda, Deputy Director MMTTC, SMVDU; along with faculty members and members of the organizing team.
The program was coordinated by Dr Prabhu Omer and Dr Jatin Soni, Assistant Professors, School of Electrical Engineering.
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