Excelsior Correspondent
KATHUA, June 14: University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Kathua Campus, University of Jammu, organised a motivational talk on “Indian Economy: The Dawn of a New Era” under the newly launched Expert Lecture Series for the students of the UIET, MCA, MBA, and English Departments of the campus.
The resource person for the talk was Kamal K Sharma, founder and director of Savefirst Investinsure Services. Sharma is an author and a financial professional with over two and a half decades of corporate experience working with large financial institutions of international repute. His book, “The Piggy Bank Billionaire,” has sold over 22,000 copies and is available in more than 300 libraries across the country. In his motivational talk, he inspired the students not to lose their courage despite difficult and adverse circumstances.
Kamal Sharma further stressed that the vision of today’s youth should be aligned with the mission of the nation. He motivated the students to train their minds and update themselves on the latest technologies from various interdisciplinary domains. He emphasised that abilities and knowledge are considered the central pillars for employment, job creation, and enhanced growth that support the economic development and strategies of the nation. He further added that, in these growing times, skill competencies are essential for diverse forms of employment in various sectors. Sharma further impressed upon improving the proficiencies and knowledge of today’s youth for achieving and maintaining economic competitiveness, especially in the context of progressing the country.
Dr Meenakshi Kilam, Rector, Kathua Campus, University of Jammu, urged that today’s generation should improve their thinking ability, innovativeness and creativity. She said that each person should thrive on motivation and inspiration as an individual. She suggested the students understand the importance of earning money for a better, more prosperous, and righteous life ahead.
Dr Sourabh Shastri, I/C Coordinator, UIET, University of Jammu, said that one should develop inner strength, character, self-regulation, self-efficacy, critical thinking and management skills as they help people progress in life.
Dr Seema Jamwal coordinated the whole programme, and Ritika Gupta delivered the vote of thanks.
Teaching and non-teaching staff members of the campus were also present during the programme.
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