EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Mar 16: The Department of Students Welfare, Cluster University of Jammu (CLUJ) hosted an Award Ceremony of Hackathon on Women Peace Building Agency thereby commemorating 75 years of India’s Independence in collaboration with Yakjah International under the patronage of Prof Bechan Lal, Vice Chancellor, CLUJ. The Award function was a prelude to workshops organized by the Department in March 2020 and subsequently in December 2020 wherein the students of PGI Schools, CLUJ and Law School, Jammu University participated.
Prof Bhopinder Singh, Dean Academic Affairs, CLUJ was the Guest of Honor at the Ceremony. He lauded the efforts of the Department of Students Welfare in organising a women peace building activity and acknowledging women’s contribution in 75 years of India’s Independence as it would motivate the young learners to envision a gender neutral society wherein both the men and women can play a productive role towards nation building.
Prof Renu Nanda, Dean Faculty of Education, an eminent academician and social activist, Jammu University was the Special Invitee at the event. She congratulated the organizers and participants for insightful deliberations which shall educate and enable the youth to engage with issues related to women and peace.
Dr Twinkle Suri, Dean Students Welfare, in her welcome address stressed that success stories of women of strength need to be cherished and celebrated and their pivotal role in scripting chapter of peace needs to be understood to nurture a generation which is socially sensitized, ethically responsible and also committed and progressive.
Ashima Koul, Managing Director and Founder Yakjah, Reconcilliation and Development Network, emphasized.
Garima Dutt , Media Consultant and renowned Journalist gave an overview of the workshop and encouraged the youth to take leadership in promoting women’s inclusion at all levels of decision making and also celebrate women’s role and participation in building peace as we celebrate 75 years of India’s Independence. About 10 student participants also shared their diverse and rich experiences on the immense contribution of women in India’s struggle for Independence and their subsequent achievements in varied fields.
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