Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 29: Jammu University organized a one- day workshop on “Youth and Nation Building” for the distance learners of the university, here today at the Directorate of Distance Education, JU.
Around 100 distance learners participated in the workshop, which was inaugurated by Prof Jasbir Singh, Chairperson NSS Campus units. Prof Darshana Sharma, Director DDE, was the chief guest in the valedictory session.
Dr Sandhya Bharadwaj, former senior NSS PO presently in SPMR College of Commerce, was the resource person in the first interactive session on “Contribution of Youth in Nation Building.” She demonstrated through live examples that the vigour, energy and zeal of the youth can be channelized for the development of the nation. She called upon volunteers to spread the message of peace.
The second session on “Positive Youth Development” was delivered by Prof Neeru Sharma. She dwelt at length on the National Youth Policy 2014 focusing on competence, confidence, connection character and caring and compassion among the youth.
The third session on “Youth: Self-Understanding” was conducted by Dr Anupama Vohra, who encouraged volunteers to come out with their perspectives on nation and nation building.
Seven groups were formed and volunteers made their presentation besides four volunteers made posters which were displayed.
Prof K S Charak delivered the valedictory address. He called upon the volunteers to contribute positively in nation building as youth represents the largest number in our country and through constructive efforts can lead the country to the glory of development.
Dr Anju Thappa, NSS Programme Officer was the workshop coordinator and presented formal vote of thanks.
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