Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 19: Two-day 23rd national conference of NWISA on the theme “Marginalised communities in North-West India: Emerging Trends and Challenges” by the Department of Sociology, University of Jammu, concluded today.
The valedictory session of the conference was marked by insightful discussions and valuable networking opportunities for all participants. Prof Vishav Raksha, Head, Department of Sociology, highlighted the importance of such academic gatherings in fostering intellectual growth.
Dr Hema Gandotra presented the complete report, summarizing the two days of conference which included eight technical sessions and one symposium covering extensive areas of marginalization in the North West Indian region.
The valedictory session featured keynote address from prominent sociologist Prof Paramjit Singh Judge, former Professor, Dept of GNDU, Amritsar and former President ISS. While delivering the valedictory address, he emphasised the significance of the theme of the conference, addressing the emerging challenges of the marginalised in North-West India. He emphasized the emergence of ‘exclusion’ in the context of labour referring the idea of ‘marginal man’ which has been reduced to marginalisaion of communities.
Prof Sangita Gupta, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, JU, was the guest of honour. She pressed on the role of social sciences.
Prof Rahul Gupta, Registrar JU, presided over the session and enlightened the audience with the academic pertinence of organising such events. Dr Manoj Kumar, Secretary NWISA offered the formal vote of thanks.
The conference brought together scholars, researchers, and students from across the country to explore and discuss a wide range of topics related to sociology.
The proceedings of the valedictory session were conducted by Dr Saranjit Kaur, Lecturer, Centre for Women’s Studies, JU. Around 200 delegates and students, including delegates from different States and universities across India participated.
Prof Satish Sharma, Prof Sukhdev Singh, Prof Neetu Andotra, Prof Kavita Suri, Dr Monica Narang, Dr Monika Bharadwaj, Dr Kuljit Singh, Dr Vandita Sharma and faculty from the Department of Sociology, both Ramnagar and Reasi Campus, Psychology and Centre for Women’s Studies, JU, were present in the valedictory session.
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