Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. JAMMU: The Skill Incubation, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Centre (SIIEDC), University of Jammu, organized a two-day workshop titled “From Idea to Impact: Creativity as a Career Skill” on 24th–25th November 2025 for the students of the Design Your Degree Programme. The workshop aimed to enhance creative thinking, communication skills, and entrepreneurial awareness through expert-led sessions and hands-on activities. The programme began with a warm welcome address by Prof. Alka Sharma, Director, SIIEDC, setting an encouraging tone for the two-day event.
The first day featured insightful and engaging sessions delivered by Padma Shri Prof. Lalit Mangotra, who spoke on creativity rooted in cultural identity, followed by Dr. Rakesh Sharma from IMFA, University of Jammu, who discussed visual arts and colour psychology. The day concluded with an enriching session on structured storytelling and creative writing by Dr. Neena Gupta Vij from the Central University of Jammu.
The second day brought a focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital creativity. Mr. Zahid and Ms. Shiwani from JKEDI introduced students to startup development, skill-based learning, and digital ideation through interactive exercises. This was followed by a dynamic session on digital promotion by RJ Sarang of Red FM. Later, Mr. Ashok Sharma guided students on understanding creative writing as a profession, and the final session was led by Dr. Pankaj, who engaged participants in innovative communication techniques through practical activities.
The event concluded with final remarks from Mr. Syed Ahfadul Mujtaba, retired IPS officer and former JKPSC Member, who appreciated the initiative and motivated the students to strengthen creativity as a meaningful professional asset. A formal vote of thanks was presented by Prof. Sadaf Shah, Associate Director, SIIEDC, acknowledging the contributions of all resource persons, organizers, and participants. The proceedings of the two-day workshop were conducted by Dr. Sana Farooq Lone, Mentor of Expressing Creativity under the Design Your Degree Programme.