Central University of Jammu successfully concludes Week-Long Faculty Development Programme on 'Sustainable Development in India: Pathways for Viksit Bharat @2047'

JAMMU: 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.

The programme witnessed enthusiastic enrolment from 138 registered participants hailing from across the country, including Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, and several other states. Participants came from a broad array of academic disciplines, including Economics, Commerce, Management, Sociology, Psychology, Zoology, Political Science, Education, and Chemistry, demonstrating the national relevance and interdisciplinary appeal of the FDP’s theme.

The sessions in the whole FDP were conducted under the able academic leadership of Prof. A. K. Nanda, Head, Department of Economics and Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Central University of Jammu. The coordination of the entire programme was managed efficiently by the faculty members of the Department of Economics Dr. Shaveta Kohli, Dr. Susanta Nag, Ms. Preeti Gupta, Mr. Anil Kumar Bharti, Dr. Vishal, and Dr. Anooj Bhadu, whose dedicated efforts ensured the smooth conduct of the event.

The final day of the programme was observed as a National Seminar, further amplifying the scope and outreach of the event. Eminent speakers shared expert insights aligned with India’s sustainable development roadmap. The seminar facilitated robust discussion, peer learning, and effective knowledge dissemination.

The Valedictory Session was gracefully anchored by Ms. Preeti Gupta, while the Vote of Thanks was delivered by Dr. Anooj Bhadu, who expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, the Registrar, all the esteemed resource persons, and the participants for their invaluable contributions in making the FDP a truly enriching and successful academic endeavour.