Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Oct 29: National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar is all set to host the ‘TEDxPoloView’ event in Kashmir on November 6 and it will be its knowledge partner.
NIT said that around 200 noted personalities from across the globe including J&K are expected to participate in the mega event.
‘TEDxPoloView’ had announced that the Department of Training and Placement, NIT Srinagar will be its Knowledge Partner and it will be held on November 6, 2021.
Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. (Dr.) Rakesh Sehgal said that such events inspire the students to accelerate in their careers and are important for all-around development.
Registrar NIT Srinagar, Prof. Kaiser Bukhari said over the past two years, the outdoor activities were affected by the Covid19 pandemic. “They are mulling to organize the TEDxPoloView event next week, in which inspirational stories will be narrated by the participants,” he said.
TEDxPoloView Srinagar has been granted a license by the TED Conference and the event is scheduled for the 6th of November 2021 at the NIT campus.
It is the TEDx event of Kashmir, which is open to the general public.
The speaker’s list will consist of well-known names like IAS toppers, International Medalists, top-ranking officials, Artists, Scientists, Journalists, and sports personalities including Yawar Abdal, Sonam Lotus, Tajamul Islam, Rifaz Wani, Dr MS Khuroo, RJ Rafia, and others.
Dr Obbu Chandra Sekhar (Head, Training and Placement Department) said that TEDx-like events motivate and educate the younger generation and more such events should be organized in the valley.
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