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| IIIM celebrates Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas | |
Jammu, November 24 (Scoop News)-CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, a constituent of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research under Union Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India today celebrated the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas. As part of the celebrations, CSIR-IIIM organized the educational tour of more than 75 tribal students from the districts of Jammu, Rajouri and Poonch. During the event, the students were exposed to various scientific activities being carried out at the institute besides giving them a real-time hands-on experience of research laboratories. The students were shown short movie documentaries on the important issues and subjects.
In this connection an impressive programme was also held in the auditorium of institute which was attended by Dr. Musheer Ahmed Mirza, Director Tribal Affairs Deptt. J&K, Dr. Javaid Rahi, noted Gujjar scholar and Prof. Mushtaq Ahmed, professor in Centre for Molecular Biology, Central University of Jammu.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Zabeer Ahmed, Director of CSIR IIIM, welcomed the tribal students and briefed them about the mandate and the activities of the institute. He highlighted the importance of their visit and hoped that they will go back with much more knowledge and awareness after this visit.
Keynote speaker Dr. Javaid Rahi while addressing the students explained the genealogy and the development of Tribal Culture and societies through the ages. He explained finer nuances and the Importance of preserving the indigenous way of life and culture. He encouraged the students to take pride in their identity and to make all efforts to achieve their true potential.
Prof Mushtaq Ahmed, Prof Central University Jammu also called upon the students to broaden their horizons and not limit themselves to the traditional employment avenues only. Dr. Musheer Ahmed, Director, Tribal Affairs Deptt., while speaking on the occasion, gave brief highlights of the various schemes and plans of the Government of J&K in promoting education and all round development of the tribal students. While addressing the gathering he informed about the Eklavaya Residential Schools started by the Government of J&K to promote all round personality development of the students from remote areas. Er. Abdul Rahim while presenting the vote of thanks encouraged the young students to study as education holds the key for a better future and the overall societal upliftment. He expressed his hope that after today’s visit, some of the young minds would be ignited and they will leave no stone unturned to achieve their dreams. Late in the evening, a mesmerizing cultural programme showcasing the rich tribal traditions and folk culture of J&K was held in which the visiting students also gave their performance.
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