* Dr Vikas Sharma’s book released
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 24: Former J&K Chief Minister and NC president Dr Farooq Abdullah today released an academic book titled “Basic Elements in Statistics” authored by Zonal Secretary JKNC, Dr Vikas Sharma and Dr Amit Sharma during a simple yet impressive function organized at Press Club here today.
Dr Abdullah was the chief guest whereas former Minister and additional General Secretary Ajay Sadhotra presided over the occasion. NC Provisional president, Rattan Lal Gupta and Vice Chancellor, ICFAI University Himachal Pradesh, Prof Keshav Sharma were the guests of honor.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Abdullah lauded Dr Vikas for using his expertise in Statistics and authoring such a useful book for the students. He emphasized upon him to write a comprehensive research paper on the economic situation of Jammu and Kashmir so as to lay roadmap for its developmental needs which are essential from futuristic point of view.
“J&K is an economically backward state where unemployment is sky-rocketing and we have to urgently look into this. Our neighbouring states are growing rapidly. We also need big industries here but they should be environment friendly. Only that way we can address issue of unemployment and economic development,” Farooq said.
Ajay Sadhotra congratulated Dr Vikas for bringing out a scholarly publication for the benefit of scholars and students. He lauded the leadership and organizational skills of young NC leader who spearheaded many student agitations during his college and university days. He asked Dr Sharma to author a paper on the economic situation of J&K and suggest measures to uplift the same using his expertise in the subject.
Prof Keshav Sharma also spoke on the occasion and shared the moments of his association with Dr Vikas Sharma.
Earlier, Dr Farooq Abdullah and Ajay Sadhotra were accorded warm welcome and both of them were felicitated with bouquet and shawl by Dr Vikas Sharma, Jyoti Chib, Papinder Singh, Roshan Sharma and Mohd Umar Farooq.
Several prominent people including former Deputy Speaker Javed Rana, Aijaz Jan, Raghubir Singh Manhas, Tanveer Kichloo, Ghar Singh, Dr Rakesh Singh, Rahul Mahajan, BD Dalotra and others were also present on the occasion.
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