Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 3: The two-day National Seminar on Re/Presentation of Women in Indian Literature, organised by the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), University of Jammu as part of its Golden Jubilee celebrations, concluded today with meaningful reflections on women’s representation across Indian literary traditions.
The valedictory session was graced by Prof Neelu Rohmetra, Dean Research Studies as the chief guest while Prof Jitendra Kumar Srivastava, Registrar IGNOU delivered the valedictory address.
Prof Neelu Rohmetra highlighted how the seminar successfully brought together diverse literary traditions to reflect on women’s representation across languages. She noted that writers often weave their lived experiences into literature, turning creative expression into a powerful historical archive. Such work, she observed, not only deepens research but also shapes thought, inspires social change and expands cultural consciousness. She stressed that languages carry the emotional memory of societies, and literature allows us to understand how people evolve, question and respond to their times.
Speaking as both an academic and an administrator, she encouraged scholars—especially women—to recognise their inner strength, convert challenges into opportunities and move forward with confidence. She also appreciated the CDOE faculty, staff and organisers for their committed efforts in making the seminar a meaningful and enriching experience.
“Advancing rigorous, gender-sensitive research is the need of the hour,” stated
Prof Jitendra Kumar Srivastava, Registrar, IGNOU, while addressing the event, urged the academic community to meaningfully engage with contemporary concerns affecting women and ensure their integration into mainstream scholarly discourse. Reflecting on the evolving representation of women in Indian literature—across traditions including Hindi, Urdu, Kannada, and Sanskrit—he highlighted how portrayals have changed over time, supported by references to seminal women-centric writings throughout Indian history.
Earlier, the conference commenced with a Plenary Session chaired by Prof Sushma Devi, Dean, Faculty of Arts, JU. The distinguished panel included Prof Lalit Magotra, Prof Jasbir Singh, Prof Anupama Vohra, Prof Kashmata Choudhary, Vardhman Mahaveer and Dr T R Raina .
The academic engagement continued through six parallel technical sessions chaired by senior faculty and literary experts, including Prof Ravinder Singh, Dr Parshotam Kumar, Prof Savita Nayyer, Prof Monika Chadha, and Vijaya Thakur.
Earlier Prof Pankaj Kumar Shrivastava, Director, CDOE, presented welcome address while Prof Anju Sharma, Convenor of the Seminar, presented a detailed report. Dr Hina Abrol introduced the keynote speaker. Dr Neelam Choudhary delivered the formal vote of thanks.
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