Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 18: RM College of Education, Chowadhi, Sainik Colony, organised a national seminar on “Role of Education in Building Nation and Blending its role in the Fraternity of Nations for Sustained Peaceful Co-existence”.
During the inaugural session, Minister of State for Forest, Shabir Ahmed Khan, was the chief guest while Muker Ji Sharma, APCCF, Director Soil Conservation, presided over the function. Chairman of the College Rameshwar Mengi, Trustee Rita Mengi, Principal PK Dhar, guests, principals and faculty members of other college besides students were also present.
In his inaugural speech, Shabir Ahmed Khan, said that there is a need to reflect the role of teacher and role of private sector. Education is a major instrument, which transforms the society, he added.
Earlier, Rameshwar Mengi presented the welcome address.
Prof Lokesh Verma, Dean and HoD Education, University of Jammu, presented keynote address and said that the nation has witnessed education growth both in quantitative and qualitative terms over the last six decades.
On the occasion, College newsletter “BAGISHA”, was also released by the dignitaries.
More than forty delegates across the country participated in the seminar and there were three technical sessions.
On the valedictory function, Minister for Technical Education, Medical Education, Youth Services and Sports, RS Chib, was the chief guest.
While speaking, RS Chib, congratulated the Principal and staff of the college for providing a platform to the scholars, intellectuals, teacher educators to come forward and make the deliberations based on their experience and research.
Chib along with other dignitaries gave away certificates among the participants, who presented papers in the seminar.
Students also presented a colourful extravaganza, which was highly applauded by the audience with thundering applauses.