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JAMMU: Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Regional Directorate NSS, New Delhi in collaboration with the Office of the Programme Coordinator, National Service Scheme (NSS) and NSS Campus Units organized a successful one-day workshop on the theme of Swacchata for NSS volunteers at University of Jammu. The workshop brought together more than 100 volunteers from various institutions with the aim of promoting the importance of cleanliness and sanitation in communities.
The event was inaugurated by Prof Suman Jamwal, Dean Social Sciences who was the Chief Guest of the Occasion. Prof Suman Jamwal appreciated the volunteers for their mass participation and congratulated the Office for organizing the event. She focused on the need to address the Swacchata issues at the local level and highlighted the need for community participation for looking out the solutions. Prof. Vishav Raksha, Convenor, NSS campus Units and Special Guest of the occasion. emphasized the critical role of youth in driving social change, particularly in the context of cleanliness and hygiene. “Swacchata is not just about keeping our surroundings clean, but it is also about nurturing a sense of responsibility and commitment to the well-being of society,” said Prof.Vishav Raksha . Prof Vishav Raksha emphasized the role of the volunteers in carrying forward the message of Swacchata & sanitation.
Dr. Hema Gandotra, Programme Coordinator NSS, University of Jammu formally welcomed the Guests and the participants. She thanked the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof Umesh Rai under whose supervision the entire event was initiated and executed. She further said the office of the Programme Coordinator NSS is also highly grateful to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and Regional Directorate Office, NSS, New Delhi for choosing her institute for organizing the said event on such an important theme. She motivated the volunteers to participate in such workshops so that they get sensitized and gain knowledge which can further be useful in community service. She highlighted that Swacchata is not a onetime effort but a continuous practice that involves each one of us. It is one’s responsibility to keep the surrounding clean and also inspire others to do the same. She said that through the collective efforts we can help make India a cleaner and greener place for all.
The workshop featured various sessions and interactive activities designed to educate volunteers on the principles of cleanliness, waste management, and sustainable practices. Experts from Sociology, Environmental Science & Arboriculture Department led discussions on topics such as waste segregation, recycling, and the importance of maintaining personal and environmental hygiene. The workshop included four technical sessions besides Inaugural Session. The first technical session was conducted by Prof. Vishav Rashka, Convenor Campus Units, the second session was conducted by Prof Deeepika Slathia Founder Member GREEN
CAMPUS TASK FORCE University of Jammu. In the third technical session the students actively participated in Slogan writing competition and fourth technical session marked the plantation drive by the volunteers and Prof Piyush Malaviya, Convenor Arboriculture and Landscaping was the special guest during the drive. Dr. Monika Bhardwaj, NSS PO the law school conducted the entire Programme. Dr. Shallu Sehgal, NSS PO, Mr. Ajmer Singh from the Arboriculture department , Ms Shevali Raina, Ms. Bhanu Priya, Ms. Vineet Kour, Ms. Tanvi Gupta, Mr. Lokesh Dogra , Shiv Pal Research Scholars from the Department of Sociology among others were present on the occasion.
KATHUA: UIET, Kathua Campus (JU) successfully organized a one-day workshop on the topic "Build for AI" in collaboration with GDG (Google Developer Group) Jammu. The event provided an excellent platform for students to explore the evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI), connect with industry experts, and gain insights into emerging technologies. The workshop featured an engaging and insightful session by Rishiraj Acharya, an esteemed AI expert from Kolkata. He is India’s first Google Developer Expert (GDE) in Machine Learning specializing in Generative AI and Keras. All the members of GDG, Jammu also interacted with the students.
The workshop commenced with a formal welcome address by Dr. Rockey Gupta, I/c Principal, UIET, along with faculty members and students. The workshop was conducted in two informative sessions. The first session featured an insightful and detailed presentation by the expert on "Fine-Tuning Usage-Specific LLMs for On-Device Apps", shedding light on how Large Language Models (LLMs) can be customized and effectively integrated into on-device applications. He elaborated on how on-device fine-tuning enables AI-powered applications to function locally on user devices without relying heavily on cloud processing. Mr. Acharya demonstrated how fine-tuning allows LLMs to adapt to specific language patterns, contexts, and user preferences, making them more effective for personalized experiences.
Further the session also covered practical applications of fine-tuned LLMs, including their use in virtual assistants, predictive text, voice recognition systems, and real-time language translation. Following the technical session, Mr. Acharya interacted with the students, discussing the future career opportunities in Artificial Intelligence and its growing significance in the Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) field.
The second session, conducted post-lunch, featured an interactive Question and Answer (Q&A) round facilitated by GDG Jammu team members, including Mr. Abhinandhan Trilokia, Mr. Atul Sharma, Ms. Manat Abrol and Mr. Daljeet Kumar. During this session, the GDE group members engaged with the students, addressing their queries on AI technologies, industry trends, and career opportunities.
Prof. Arvind Jasrotia, Rector, Kathua Campus (JU) in his message, praised the efforts of UIET and GDG Jammu. He emphasized the importance of practical exposure to emerging technologies and encouraged students to actively participate in such knowledge-sharing events. He commended the workshop, highlighting its role in bridging the gap between academia and industry, and preparing students for future technology-driven careers. He further stressed that in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, it is essential for students to gain practical exposure to emerging fields like Artificial Intelligence. He added that the insightful session by Rishi Raj Acharya offered the students a valuable opportunity to learn about fine-tuning Large Language Models (LLMs) and their real-world applications. Prof. Jasrotia emphasized that such workshops not only enhance students' technical knowledge but also provide clarity on career prospects in the AI and Computer Science domain.
Dr. Rockey Gupta, I/c Principal, UIET also commended the initiative, highlighting the significance of industry-academia collaborations in equipping students with practical skills and exposure to emerging technologies. He stressed that such expert sessions play a crucial role in skill enhancement and motivating students to stay ahead in the competitive world of technology and innovation. He appreciated the enthusiastic participation of the students and the dedication of the faculty members in making this workshop a success.
The workshop concluded with a valedictory ceremony, where the expert speaker and the GDG Jammu team members were felicitated with the certificates of appreciation for their invaluable contributions to the event. The workshop was conducted under the supervision of the faculty of CSE: Er. Rakshit Khajuria and Er. Jeewanjot. Other faculty members of UIET: Er. Sandeep Raj, Dr. Vivudh Gupta, Er. Sourav Gupta, Er. Vishavjeet and Dr. Shivani Sharma were also present during the workshop.
The whole program was organized by the efforts of the student volunteers of UIET namely: Raghav Sharma, Kunal Khajuria, Ayush Gupta and Nishant Padha, who worked diligently to organize and conduct the workshop seamlessly.
SRINAGAR: In order to prevent loss of treasure trove of yore and safeguard cultural heritage, the Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, has successfully digitized 560 carpet designs in the Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT), here. An estimated 1000 traditional carpet designs, each characterized by unique patterns, sizes and knots, are historically documented in manually written talim papers, which provide coded instructions for colour selection and knot counts for carpet weaving.
In a statement issued here today, Director IICT, Srinagar, Zubair Ahmad, stated that a major portion of traditional designs have been preserved in soft form. “These designs can now be accessed, printed and adapted to modern market trends by modifying motifs, patterns, colours and sizes,” he added. Identifying digitization of traditional designs as a major challenge, Director IICT said a substantial portion of these invaluable traditional designs, written by skilled Naqash, had deteriorated over a period of time due to various reasons.
In order to speed up the conversion of remaining traditional designs into digital format, IICT has received approval from NABARD under off-farm sector funding for proceeding ahead with the digitization of remaining old carpet designs, ensuring their conservation for future generations. Zubair Ahmad urged the business stakeholders in carpet craft to approach IICT for accessing the digitized copies of these traditional designs, which can be interspersed with modern contemporary designs to meet the prevalent market requirement.
JAMMU: Secretary, Health and Medical Education Department, Dr Sayed Abid Raaheed, inaugurated a special medical camp today at the Ramakrishna Mission Medical Centre in Udaywala, Jammu. Renowned neurologist Dr Sushil Razdan and eminent physician Dr K.K. Pandita, among other specialists and Dr. Rajni Razdan rendered their services during the camp.
Dr. Abid Rasheed lauded the Ramakrishna Mission for its dedicated services in providing quality healthcare to the masses. He expressed gratitude to the distinguished doctors for volunteering their expertise in public service. During the event, Secretary Health dedicated a new eye testing machine (Auto Refractometer) to the medical centre and toured the facility to review its services.
Following the inauguration, the Secretary visited the mission complex, including the auditorium and the library for the youth. He observed that the mission’s serene and spiritual environment offers an ideal setting for focussed studies and holistic intellectual development.
Interacting with the students preparing for various entrance examinations, he inquired about their career aspirations. He encouraged them to remain dedicated to their goals while staying connected to their cultural heritage. He advised them to make best use of the facilities provided by the Ramakrishna Mission and recommended studying the works of Swami Vivekananda, particularly his historic speech at the World Parliament of Religions.
Secretary Ramakrishna Mission, Jammu, Swami Yajnadharananda, highlighted the organisation's commitment to the ideals of Sri Ramakrishna Dev, Maa Sarada and Swami Vivekananda, emphasising the service to humanity as a form of divine worship. He also announced plans to organise such free camps monthly. The visit was attended by Swami Mahamedhananda, Swami Vijayayeshananda besides others from the RKM, who accompanied Dr Shah during his tour to the facilities.
The health camp provided a range of free medical services, including consultations with Neurologists, Orthopaedist, Gynaecologist, Dental Surgeon, ENT specialist, Ophthalmologist, Allopathy Physicians, Ayurveda Physician, Physiotherapist and Clinical Psychologist. In addition to free consultations, the camp offered check ups for blood sugar, Hba1c and blood pressure, free of cost. A Full Body Check-up covering 66 parameters, including CBC, LFT, KFT, Lipid profile, BSF, Urine tests and thyroid function tests (T3, T4, TSH), was available for a nominal fee.
SAMBA: Department of Education of Government Degree College Vijaypur today organised an expert lecture on “Empowering Inclusion: Promoting Education, Rights & Welfare of Persons with Disabilities.” A large number of students, teaching faculty and non-teaching staff of the college attended the lecture.
The event, held under the supervision and guidance of Dr. Ashu Vashisht, Principal of the college, commenced with the welcome address by Dr. Gunjeet Mahiwal, Lecturer, Department of Education. She introduced the speaker and highlighted that Disability is one of the important issues in contemporary society because stigmatization of people with disabilities contributes to the formation of biases and prejudices which put them into the disadvantageous position where they feel themselves inferior to others.
The speaker of the event Monika, a social activist and Vice President JIGER Institute of Humanity Welfare Organization (NGO), was honoured by the Principal, Dr. Ashu Vashisht.
In a thought provoking talk, the speaker said that Inclusive Education is a learning approach that aims to provide equitable access and support to all students, regardless of their background, abilities, or circumstances. “It promotes diversity, inclusion, and collaboration, creating safe and welcoming learning environments that value and celebrate individual differences,” she said. She further added that Inclusive education goals seek to enhance student success and promote positive social outcomes while reducing stigma and discrimination. This approach enables students to develop their academic, social, and emotional skills, empowering them to become confident, independent learners who can thrive in diverse communities.
The lecture was followed by a question-answer session where the speaker responded to queries of the participants. The program was organized by Dr. Gunjeet Mahiwal, Lecturer, Department of Education and co-coordinated by Prof Mamta Gupta (HOD Commerce), Dr. Anoop Kumar Bhagat (HOD Sociology), Dr. Manoj Heer (HOD Dogri) and Dr. Naseem Chowdhary (HOD English) and Prof. Meetu Sharma (HOD Geography). The formal vote of thanks was presented by Dr. Gunjeet Mahiwal.
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