Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 26: Disability Initiatives, University of Jammu, in collaboration with the Office of Programme Coordinator, NSS, JU and ELFA International, is organizing a two-day workshop for students with disabilities and NSS volunteers.
During inaugural function of the workshop, titled ‘Leadership Skills for an Inclusive World: Challenges and Prospects’ Pardeep Dutta, Senior Editor Times Now was the chief guest. He stressed that determination is the key skill that can help us win in all situations.
He exhorted the students to realize their inner potential and be makers of their own destiny. He further mentioned that an inclusive approach should be based not on charity but rather on compassion.
Prof Sarika Manhas, Coordinator Disability Initiatives JU and convener of the workshop, mentioned that students with disabilities have the potential to be leaders of the world as they are more compassionate and empathetic.
Dr Hema Gandotra, Programme Coordinator, NSS, JU, and co- convener of the workshop, discussed the objectives of the workshop. She highlighted that NSS is a just not a name but rather a feeling that runs in the blood of all volunteers. She also urged the volunteers to constantly be ready to be a support mechanism for those with disabilities.
Mehran Khan, founder and CEO of ELFA International and key resource person for the workshop, highlighted the role of motivation, determination and perseverance in the empowerment of youth. He shared many strategies for the achievement of equality and equity in society. He emphasized that empathy and inclusion are benchmarks of a good leader.
The formal vote of thanks was presented by Dr Neelam Choudhary, faculty DD & OE, JU
The inaugural session was followed by a technical session, where through games, and activities students learned leadership skills. More than 50 students with disabilities belonging to the different teaching departments of the University, and NSS volunteers from the main campus and affiliated colleges actively participated in the workshop.
A team of research scholars from the Department of Home Science and Sociology- Vinish Malik, Meghna Sharma, Vishawdeepika, Insha, Lokesh Kumar, Shiv Pal, and Manu Saini helped in the smooth conduct of the workshop.
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