Two-day workshop on heritage of Doda district held

Excelsior Correspondent

DODA, Sept 26: On the eve of World Tourism Day, Bhaderwah Campus in collaboration with INTACH (Jammu Chapter) organized a two-day workshop on listing of the “Tangible and Intangible Heritage of Doda District” in Lal Ded auditorium here today.
The inaugural function was presided over by Prof Anil K Raina, Rector, Bhaderwah Campus, Rajinder Khajuria, ADC Bhaderwah, Colonel Panday, CO 4 RR, SM Sahni, Convener, INTACH Jammu Chapter.
The two-day seminar started with the welcome address by Dr Subash Chander, convener of the workshop. Students, professors and officers from different wings of Bhaderwah Campus and other institutions were present in the function.
The Rector Bhaderwah Campus in his presidential remarks emphasized upon the significance of holding such workshop and spoke on its socio cultural and economic relevance. He further stated that such type of workshop will bring the heritage of this part of Jammu and Kashmir state on the world map thereby opening new possibilities of growth for the region.
While sharing his thoughts with the participants during the inaugural session of workshop, Col DD Pandey said, “I can tell you from my personal experience that to remain connected with our roots is the only way to not only protect our identity but to also keep on riding the ladders of success.”
The proceedings of the seminar were conducted by Dr Ambish Malik (Lecturer, Department of English) while as vote of thanks was conducted by Dr Neeraj.