STATE TIMES NEWS UDHAMPUR: The Institute of Positivity organised 2nd International Conference in collaboration with Udhampur Campus, University of Jammu on Positivity, steppingstone toward positivity & growth, on Monday. Prof. Manoj Kumar Dhar, Vice-Chancellor, University of Jammu, Guest of Honour on the occasion complimented Restor, Udhampur Campus for organising the first International Conference in the offsite Campus. He said that being positive means having a positive outlook toward life. He motivated the participants that positive and negative thoughts come in our day-to-day life, but we need to find new ways of tackling our problems. He said that we should stop blaming our self for failures and must have control on our emotions. Earlier, Dr. Dnyaneshwar Mulay (IFS), Founder & Patron, Institute of Positivity, former Secretary, Foreign Affair,Govt. of India addressed the conference theme i.e. positivity and growth. He said that we need a lot many changes at executive and administrative level to reach the outreach, in line to this system needs to be more scientific and rational. Ultimate responsibility is with the common people to grow and remain positive. Special Guest Lt. Colonel Bharat Pannu, World Champion Ultra Endurance Cyclist, shared his personal experience and his journey from common man to world champion cyclist. Earlier, Prof. Parikshat Singh Manhas, Rector, Udhampur Campus, University of Jammu in his welcome address said that this conference is a stepping stone toward positivity. Prof Manhas focused on how to make things positive to perform in efficient and effective manner. He also insisted that there is a need to build such more institutes facilitating positivity and development. University of Jammu is constantly working for promoting entrepreneurship and start ups, innovation etc. under the University Incubation and Innovation Center (UIIC), Special Purpose Vehicle Fund (SPVF) under the leadership of Prof. Manoj Kumar Dhar. Various programs working toward building positivity, such as Udhampur Campus Capacity Building Series (UCCBS), Udhampur Campus Community Facilitation Center (UCCFC) had been initiated by Udhampur Campus. He said that entrepreneurship and skilling open the mindsets of the youth. He mentioned the five mantras of positivity i.e. adaptability, efficiency, inclusivity, opportunity, and universal. While introducing Prof. Manoj Kumar Dhar, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu, Prof Manhas said that he is a leading light not only for all offsite campuses of Jammu University but whole UT of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Earlier, guest speaker Meenakshi Batra, CEO, Charities Aid Foundation India, said that we need to push ourself to be good with us .We must learn from the experience of others to stay positive. Earning much money doesn’t give us more happiness & satisfaction. The valedictory session was presented by Tripti Dutta, (Director, Institute of Positivity) as a session moderator. Prof. Parikshat Singh Manhas also thanked all the participants. All the teaching faculty was present during the webinar including Dr. Neetu Kumari, Mamta Sharma, Taruna Dubey. Dr. Shilpa Gupta, Dr. Kamini Datta, Dr. Ritika Sambyal, Nikhil Khajuria and Dr. Ajay Salgotra.
