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CUJ organizes workshop on 'Cross-LoC Trade CBMs' 8/22/2016 9:34:31 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 22: The Department of National Security Studies of Central University of Jammu in collaboration with the Ladakh International Centre today organized two days workshop on "Cross LoC Trade CBMs in the Ladakh Region" here at university campus. The workshop is supported by Conciliation Resources. At the outset, Founder of Ladakh International Centre, Amb. P. Stobdan and the Vice Chancellor of the Central University of Jammu signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two institutes for joint research activities. Prof. Aima highlighted the potential of this partnership to explore more research possibilities in the field of Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences and National Security Studies. He also promised that CUJ will able to facilitate research scholars from Ladakh region to work on the projects. The workshop explored what are the economic potentials and technical feasibility for Cross LoC trade in the Ladakh region in terms of connectivity and infrastructure facilities. "If Cross LoC trade took place it will be revival of exchange of goods between Ladakh and Baltistan (now PoK) which used to take place in the past. Baltistan supplied dried fruits while Ladakh supplied wool and Pashmina", he said. Prof Dipankar Sengupta from Jammu University highlighted that Ladakh may not have adequate leverage on trade because of its demography but it can play a decisive role if it exploits the geopolitical developments to its advantage. He argued that India must join CPEC and take the Chinese OBOR strategy seriously, which not only stabilises the region but also benefits India's over all trade with Central Asian countries. He observed that Pakistan may not like to open Skardu-Kargil route for Indians. Prasanna Ramaswamy, Deputy Commissioner, Leh, P. Namgyal, former Union Minister, JT Namgyal, Councillor, Sonam Wangchok SECMOL, Tsering Angmo, former director AIR and Abdul Gani Sheikh also addressed in the workshop. Representatives from 14 Corps of Indian Army, ACD Moses Kunzang, research scholars, journalists and civil administrative officials attended the workshop.   Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network     Comment on this Story

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