Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 10: The Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu, Prof Umesh Rai, highlighted the importance of life skills training, emotional well-being, and mindfulness practices in shaping students’ overall development.
He emphasized that such initiatives play a crucial role in preparing students for the challenges of the modern world by cultivating resilience, confidence, and leadership abilities.
Prof Rai was speaking at the valedictory function of the five-day YES Plus Course workshop, organized for Design Your Degree students of Semesters 2 and 4 by the Skill Incubation Innovation Entrepreneurship Development Centre (SIIEDC), University of Jammu, in collaboration with The Art of Living Foundation.
The workshop aimed at enhancing students’ personal and professional growth through practical skill-building exercises and mindfulness techniques.
The sessions were led by Rohit Ranjan, Ritwik Mahajan, Akshita Sharma, along with Kanika Sharma, Jogeshwar, and Stuti Mahajan from The Art of Living, Jammu, who provided valuable insights and hands-on learning experiences.
Throughout the workshop, students participated in guided meditation, breathing exercises, self-reflection sessions, leadership training, and communication skill-building activities. Engaging exercises such as ice-breaking games, teamwork challenges, and practical demonstrations of mindfulness techniques further enriched the learning experience.
A key highlight of the workshop was the talent hunt and team-based cooking challenge, where students collaborated to prepare nutritious meals. This activity promoted teamwork, creativity, leadership, and the importance of healthy living.
Speaking at the event, Prof Alka Sharma, Director, SIIEDC, emphasized the objectives and achievements of the workshop.
The contributions of Prof Sadaf Shah and Dr Jatinder Manhas, Associate Directors; Dr Chinmoyee, Deputy Director; Prof K S Charak, Prof Anil Gupta, Prof Sarika Manhas, Dr Pallavi Sachdeva, Dr Sandeep Arya, Dr Sarika Verma, Dr Sandeep, Dr Sunil Kumar, Dr Ripu Dhawan, and Dr Manish, along with faculty members of SIIEDC, were acknowledged for their role in ensuring the success of the program.
The valedictory function was attended by Prof Rajan Salalia from SKUAST Jammu and State Coordinator for The Art of Living, Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh. The workshop was coordinated by Dr Shallu Sehgal.
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