Excelsior Correspondent
UDHAMPUR, Sept 22: Department of Philosophy in Government College for Women, organised one day seminar on the topic “Relevance of Gandhi: Truth and Non-Violence.”
The program was motivated by Literary Club of the college under the convenorship of Dr Mool Raj, HOD Urdu, in the presence of committee members and faculty of the college.
The college Principal, Prof Anjali Mahajan underlined significant aspects of Gandhi’s life and contribution of Gandhian ideas in shaping up the thought of the world for the better and sustainable future.
A formal welcome note was presented by Sanjay Kumar, HOD Philosophy, GCW Udhampur with an introduction of the topic and life of Mahatma Gandhi. He stressed upon the inclusivity of National Education Policy (NEP) with WARDHA scheme of Education, proposed by Mahatma Gandhi in 1937 in Wardha. Also, he stressed Gandhi’s idea of making skill-based education at elementary level in mother tongue, a driving force behind National Education Policy (NEP).
Speaking on the occasion, Professor Yash Paul, HOD History, threw light on the basic themes on which Gandhiji has worked and practiced in his life; Truth, non-violence and celibacy.
Also, five students participated in the seminar namely Ritika Karthol, Surbhi, Shallu Devi, Kashish Mahajan & Shruti Sharma. They threw light on the topic and highlighted significant aspects of Gandhi’s life. Among others who graced the occasion, included Dr Meena Gupta, Dr Preeti Sharma, Dr Satish and Dr Ashraf.
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