*2-day Intl conference concludes at IUST
Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Sept 8: Kashmir is known for its Kashmiriyat and the distinctiveness of Kashmir is found in its people as well as its culture and natural beauty.
This was stated by Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh, Pankaj Mithal (chief guest), while addressing the valedictory function of the two-day International Conference on “Society, Culture and Social Change: Kashmir and Beyond” held at Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) in collaboration with Indian Sociological Society (ISS). Guest of honour of the event was Prof Mehraj-ud-Din (former VC, CUK).
“Kashmir is renowned for its rich cultural legacy, traditions, wedding ceremonies, enduring sufi music, and complicated culture in addition to its natural beauty,” the Chief Justice said and continued by saying that society’s identity must not be surrendered in order to accommodate modern disruptions. Speaking of globalization, he claimed that it had sparked a revolution and that social media had destroyed all distinctions based on race, ethnicity, caste, and religion.
During the Conference, 16 technical sessions were held across 6 varsity locations. Researchers from local, national and other countries shared their findings in all 16 technical sessions, both offline and online on varied areas of Sociology.
More than 30 papers were addressed on Global Village and Emerging Challenges. The work of researchers emphasizes the well being of citizens by transformation in order to attain peace and stability.
Prof Shweta Prasad of ISS and Prof Haneef Bismi from Sydney served as the session chairmen. Prof (Dr) Anjum Fazili, HoD Community Medicine, SKIMS, Prof Dr Roufur Rashid Koul, SKIMS and Prof Dr Rohul Jabeen Shah, Department of Community Medicine, served as the session chairpersons. Thirty researchers presented their findings, some of whom discussed the unmet medical needs that must be strongly considered, especially in the wake of a health emergency.
Researchers presented their work on gender equality and what concrete steps need to be taken to bring about gender equity during the technical session on “Gender Inclusion and Development.” Additionally, the rights of women were emphasized. The theme was chaired by Prof Lily Want, Director, Averroes Centre, Prof Ajailiu Naumai, ISS and Dr Shazia Manzoor, University of Kashmir.
A symposium on the theme “Religion, Diversity, and Nation Building” was also held. Prof Abha Chauhan, President, ISS was the Chair.
Vice Chancellor of IUST, Prof Shakil Romshoo, also spoke at the event.
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