Viksit Bharat @ 2047: GDC Baramulla hosts Webinar Series

 The event was organized by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of GDC Baramulla under the patronage and guidance of Principal Secretary J&K Higher Education Department, Sh. Alok Kumar (IRS). The event marked a significant milestone in fostering academic exploration under the umbrella of Viksit Bharat @ 2047.

The inaugural day of the webinar featured Prof. Vikram Singh (IPS), Former Director General of Police, Uttar Pradesh, and Hon'ble Chancellor of Noida International University, Prof. Neerja Mattoo, an eminent writer and educationist, and Sh. Abhay Kumar, Deputy Director-General of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), New Delhi. Dr. Syed Mutahar Aaqib, Coordinator IQAC, moderated the first session of the webinar and introduced the theme and objective of the webinar series.

Dr. Mutahar highlighted GDC Baramulla’s longstanding commitment to leading such initiatives and emphasized the academic importance of organizing such events. The overarching theme of Convergence 360, as Dr. Mutahar explained, is to provide insight into futuristic knowledge, envisioning thin boundaries between disciplines as new educational policies move in that direction.

The guest speaker for the first session, Prof. Vikram Singh (IPS), Hon'ble Chancellor of Noida International University and Former DGP, Uttar Pradesh, was introduced as "a man of profound wisdom and knowledge, the most decorated police officer in the country, who has dedicated his life to the country."

Prof. Shiekh Ajaz Bashir, Nodal Principal, Kashmir Division Colleges, formally e-inaugurated the webinar series. He emphasized the role of a forty-trillion-dollar economy in leading Viksit Bharat 2047 to success and underscored the significance of education in colleges and schools for the future of the country. He also congratulated the organizers for such an initiative.

Earlier, Prof. Mohammad Farooq Rather, principal of the college, welcomed guests and participants from across the country. He spoke about India's diversity and its notable ascent in global education rankings, moving from 30th to the top 10. Prof. Rather focused on the imperative of imparting quality skill education as a forward trajectory for the country.

In his lecture, Prof. (Dr.) Vikram Singh outlined the keys to a futuristic Viksit Bharat, emphasizing justice, transparency, professionalism, good governance, and social sensitivity.

The inaugural function concluded with Prof. Tariq Ahmed Chalkoo, Dean of Skill Development and Staff Secretary, proposing a formal vote of thanks. Prof. Chalkoo expressed gratitude to all participants, speakers, and organizers for their contributions to the success of Convergence 360, emphasizing the role each individual plays in shaping the future of India.

The program was coordinated by the IQAC team of the college led by Dr. Syed Mutahar Aaqib, Coordinator IQAC. Dr. Syed Humayoun Shabir, Prof. Rizwan Fareed Khan reported the proceedings of the session, whereas Dr. Bilal Maqbool Beigh and Prof. Zahid Ahmed Wani hosted the webinar online and provided the necessary technical support.

The second session of the day, "On Translation: The Dynamics of Interpretation Across Cultures," featured distinguished speakers Prof. Neerja Mattoo, an eminent writer and educationist, and Ambassador Abhay Kumar, Deputy Director-General of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), New Delhi.

 Professor Neerja Mattoo, in her capacity as the editor of 'Miraas,' elaborated on the journal's significant role in fostering communal harmony. She emphasized that 'Miraas' the journal's objective is to bridge this gap by providing a space where diverse voices can engage in meaningful discourse.

The session, moderated by Dr. Asiya Zahoor, Head of the Department of English, explored the intricacies of language and cultural exchange. Dr. Naveed Ahmad of the Department of English proposed a vote of thanks in the second session of the webinar.