Excelsior Correspondent
UDHAMPUR, Apr 4: Under the aegis of Heritage Education and Communication Services Division (HECS) of Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage, New Delhi, a Heritage Volunteer Training Workshop was organized by INTACH Jammu Chapter in collaboration with Heritage Club of Govt Degree College Udhampur,
The objective of the workshop was to orient the youth to work for the promotion of the cultural heritage through the Heritage Clubs of their respective institutions. Heritage volunteers and teachers from Govt Degree College Majalta, Govt College for Women Udhampur , Bhaskar Degree College and the host college participated in the workshop.
The workshop was inaugurated by former Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Hemant Kumar Sharma, who urged upon the students to understand the objective of INTACH to spread awareness regarding preservation of tangible and intangible forms of Heritage.
Ashok Kumar, Additional District Development Commissioner Udhampur, presided over the valedictory session and shared his experiences of working on the heritage of Mughal Road. “We explore many marvels when we endeavor to unveil our past. Heritage tourism has a wide potential in the State and youth can play a vital role in this direction,” he said.
S M Sawhney, Convener INTACH Jammu Chapter, gave a detailed presentation of various initiatives of the chapter to revive the material, built, natural and living heritage of Jammu. Prof Shiv Nirmohi, a renowned writer on various aspects of the culture of Jammu, also interacted with the students. Prakash Premi, a reputed scholar of Dogri language, literature and culture, in his motivational speech, talked about importance of knowing about one’s place. Prof Sudhir Singh Life member of INTACH and event coordinator of the workshop, inspired the volunteers for speaking and promoting Dogri as an intangible living heritage. Dr C M Seth, Co-convener INTACH J&K chapter, deliberated upon the amplitude of natural resources in the State
Earlier, Dr Nutan K Resutra, Principal of GDC Udhampur, reiterated his commitment to work tirelessly for the cause of heritage and culture through the college club which has been organizing various awareness activities since its inception in 2010.
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