Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 14: The Department of Tourism and Travel Management, Central University of Jammu, organized a one day orientation programme on “Heritage Awareness for Student Volunteers” here today, in collaboration with INTACH (Jammu Chapter).
The event was organized to sensitize the students about the need to conserve and preserve the heritage and cultural legacy of J&K.
The programme was presided over by Prof Ashok Aima, Vice Chancellor, Central University of Jammu. S M Sahni, Convener INTACH Jammu Chapter, Purnima Dutt, Principal Director HECS, INTACH New Delhi and Saleem Beig, Convener INTACH, J&K State . Dr C M Seth, environmentalist, Prof Sudhir Singh from GDC Udhampur and Dr Lalit Gupta, renowned historian, were present on the occasion.
Prof Ashok Aima, in his presidential address, emphasized on the need for conservation of heritage in Jammu and Kashmir. He reiterated the importance of conservation of the rich culture of Jammu and Kashmir. He said that this collaboration would go far beyond the workshops and help in preservation of art and culture of the State.
Purnima Dutt, in her address, emphasized on the objectives of INTACH and laid emphasis on tangible and intangible aspects of heritage. The concept was elucidated by relevant examples. She apprised about the films, handbooks, newsletters and volunteer training programmes.
In his keynote address Saleem Beg, INTACH, J&K, emphasized on the need of such programmes for current generation. He said along with knowledge base there is a need to create a socially empowered society and he announced complete support from INTACH to Central University of Jammu.
Earlier, in his welcome address, S M Sahni informed that the Department of TTM in collaboration with INTACH was in the process of mapping the heritage sites of Jammu region.
The programme was spread across six technical sessions, including general heritage built heritage, living heritage of Jammu, State / city’s natural heritage, languages of the state/ city and volunteering. The sessions were conducted by the other eminent resource persons including Altaf Hussain, Satwant Singh Rissan and Dr Suresh Abrol.
The formal vote of thanks was delivered by Prof Devanand, Dean, School of Business Studies CUJ. The proceedings were conducted by Dr Bharti Gupta and Dr Poonam Gupta. The entire event was coordinated by Manjeet Singh.
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