Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 26: The Department of Economics, Central University of Jammu, successfully concluded its week-long Faculty Development Programme (FDP) with a grand Valedictory Session held today.
The programme was revolved around the highly pertinent theme: “Sustainable Development in India: Charting the Pathways for Viksit Bharat @2047.”The remarkable success of the event was possible due to the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Central University of Jammu, Prof. Sanjeev Jain, whose steadfast support, strategic guidance, and academic foresight played a pivotal role in shaping and executing the programme effectively.
The Valedictory Session was graced by the Registrar, Central University of Jammu, Prof. Yashwant Singh, who presided over the proceedings and appreciated the department’s efforts in bringing together eminent scholars, policymakers, and participants from across the country to deliberate on India’s sustainable development roadmap.
He also encouraged the participants to take forward the insights and learning from the FDP into their teaching and research practices.
The Valedictory Session commenced with a warm welcome address by Prof. A. K. Nanda, Head, Department of Economics and also the Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, who set the tone for the concluding ceremony by reflecting on the academic journey of the FDP and its broader significance in the context of India’s sustainable development agenda.
This was followed by an engaging feedback session, where participants wholeheartedly applauded the Department for organizing an intellectually enriching and well-structured programme. Several attendees expressed that the FDP provided them with valuable perspectives, high-quality content, and practical insights on sustainable development, commending both the academic rigour and the diversity of themes covered.
A comprehensive report of the week-long deliberations was then presented by the FDP Coordinator, Mr. Anil Kumar Bharti, Assistant Professor, who outlined the key takeaways from sessions led by distinguished speakers representing esteemed institutions such as JNU, BHU, DU, TISS, IIPS, AIIMS, Panjab University, Central University of Punjab, MNIT Jaipur, IIT Ropar, University of Jammu, and Central University of Jammu. |
