Excelsior Correspondent
KATRA, Feb 26: The School of Philosophy and Culture, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) Katra, is organizing three- day “North-Western Philosophy Teachers’ Meet”.
Being sponsored by Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR), New Delhi, the Meet was inaugurated yesterday. The inaugural session was presided over by Prof Sudhir K Jain, Vice Chancellor of SMVDU while the guest of honour on the occasion was Dr M P Singh, Member Secretary, ICPR New Delhi. Prof Ved Kumari Ghai and Prof V K Bhat (Dean) were also on the dais.
Dr P P Singh from Government College for Women, Parade, highlighted the concern over the least interest of student for opting Philosophy in higher education in the state of J&K despite there are around two and a half thousand students opting the subject at UG level in different colleges of the State. Informing that there is only one university (SMVDU) that offers PhD in Philosophy in the State, he expressed his concern over the State Govt.’s callousness in filling the 9 vacant positions in Philosophy at college levels. Dr V K Tripathi (Director, SOPC) welcomed all guests while Dr A K Tewari (Coordinator) introduced the concept note of the meet.
Prof S K Jain emphasized the need of Philosophy in every walk of life. Prof Ghai explained the importance of moral teachings in day to day conduct.
The session concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by S S Sharma
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