Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 22: Law School, University of Jammu, in collaboration with The Tribal Research Institute, Tribal Affairs Department J&K, organized a one-day seminar on “Tribal Rights and Constitution of India” as part of the Janjatiya Gaurav Saptah- 2023 celebrations.
Mukhtar A Choudhury, Secretary J&K Advisory Board for Development of Scheduled Tribes, Dr Abdul Khabir, Dy Director, Tribal Affairs Department, and Dr Javaid Rahi were among dignitaries on the occasion.
A formal welcome address by Dr Vandita Sharma was followed by an insightful introductory address on the broad contours and dimensions related to issues faced by tribal communities across India in general and J&K in particular by Dr Javaid Rahi.
Dr Mohd Arif, Prof Savita Nayyar, Dr Aarti Sharma from Department of Law and Dr Monica Narang, Dr Seema Sharma, Dr Shubha Vats, Dr Monika Bhardwaj, Dr Mrinalini Atrey and Anjali Sharma from The Law School, deliberated on the theme from multiple standpoints and stressed upon the fact that tribal populace are still unable to enjoy their fundamental human rights to the same degree as the rest of the population.
The speakers also highlighted the initiatives of the Central Government and regional administration especially Tribal Affairs Department in rolling numerous schemes for the welfare of the tribal population and expressed hope that the lofty ideal of distributive justice enshrined under the Constitution of India is not a faraway dream for this vulnerable lot.
Misbah Chowdhary, Anshika Gandhi, Hemanya Puri, Kasak Gupta and Jai Sidh Bhalla from first and third semesters of The Law School also highlighted various provisions under the Constitution of India to ensure equality and thwart discrimination in any form in human dealings.
Mukhtar A Choudhary, guest of honor, for the seminar, emphasized the Government’s focus on tribal affairs and encouraged research in this area, expecting academia to submit proposals related to the theme for a broad spectrum of research.
Dr Abdul Khabir provided an overview of the Tribal Research Institute and encouraged researchers to submit proposals for grants from the Tribal Affairs Department J&K.
Prof Manju Jamwal, Director of The Law School, said that appropriate action must be taken at all levels to support social, economic, and cultural rights of the tribals.
Dr Nitan Sharma gave a formal vote of gratitude and Manav Seth led the seminar proceedings.
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