STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: Two day National Workshop on Heritage Awareness and setting up of Heritage Clubs in Schools and Colleges concluded at GCOE Jammu here on Wednesday. The Workshop was jointly organized by GCOE Jammu, Faculty of Teacher Education and Heritage Education and Communication Services, New Delhi and INTACH Jammu Chapter. The students were also trained by Poornima Dutt, Principal Director of HECS New Delhi about the ways in which the teachers can act as volunteers for preserving the natural, built and cultural heritage of India. The Principal of the college, Dr. Kulvinder Kour thanked the collaborators for sharing their expertise with the students and it is more valuable for the institution. Eminent resource oersons shared their expertise during the span of two days. S.M Sahani, INTACH Convenor Jammu Chapter spoke about the rich Heritage of J&K, Dr. Anita Billawaria talked about Samba Chint work and it’s conservation, Christina of HECS apprised the students about the role of volunteers, Dr. Sudhir Singh, Joint Director, JKBOSE talked about linguistic Heritage. Dr. C.M Seth, Environmentalist and Co- convener INTACH Jammu Chapter talked about Natural Heritage. Kuldeep Wahi and Arvind Kotwal also threw light on the need of preserving heritage. Dr. Zubair Kales, Dean, Faculty of teacher education. Dr. Anju Bala and Dr. Rajinder Kour (M.Ed Coordinator) also spoke about the value of heritage. Dr. Niharika Panda and Dr. Rekha were also present in the program. Prof. Shalini Rana, Dr. Savtanter Kour and Dr. Anuradha Chaudhary jointly conducted the program.
The program was supported by Dr. Satwant Singh, Journalist, Ayesha from Kerala, students from Central University of Jammu, and the Travel & Tourism Department. The event was shandled by the student organizers: Payal, Aakriti, Komal, Rumeeta, Pushpa, Sunaina, Shallu and Richa.