Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 14: Government SPMR College of Commerce, first ever in its academic history, inaugurated its prestigious two-day international conference on “Manoeuvering Business, Society and Culture in the New World Order”.
The grand inaugural ceremony witnessed the presence of eminent academicians, policymakers, administrators, researchers, industry experts and students from across the country and abroad.
Minister for Health & Medical Education, School Education and Social Welfare, Government of J&K, Sakeena Masood Itoo, graced the occasion as the chief guest. In her address, she highlighted the urgent need for academic institutions to cultivate ethical leadership, social responsibility and global perspectives in order to effectively navigate the emerging challenges of the new world order.
Yudhvir Sethi, MLA Jammu East, who was guest of honour on the occasion, applauded the initiative of the college in organizing a conference of international significance and remarked that such academic engagements provide valuable opportunities for constructive dialogue on pressing socio-economic and cultural issues confronting modern societies.
Prof Dr K S Chandrasekar Rao, Vice Chancellor, Cluster University of Jammu, delivered a thought-provoking address on the changing dimensions of global business, higher education and cultural integration.
Prof S Ajaz Bashir, Director Colleges, underscored the need for collaborative academic ecosystems that encourage critical inquiry, policy-oriented research and meaningful engagement with contemporary global realities.
The keynote address was delivered by Prof Parikshat Manhas, Director, CEC, UGC, who highlighted the necessity of integrating technology, innovation, MSME learning and research-driven pedagogies in order to prepare institutions and learners for emerging global challenges.
Earlier, Dr Sunil Gupta, Principal of the college, in his welcome address, remarked that the conference aims to provide a vibrant forum for the exchange of innovative ideas, scholarly perspectives and sustainable solutions to contemporary socio-economic challenges.
The morning session also featured the first Technical session of the conference, which witnessed insightful and thought-provoking invited lectures delivered by renowned international scholars.
Several eminent resource persons from within the country and abroad will share their valuable insights and deliberate upon diverse dimensions of the conference theme during various technical sessions.
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