Srinagar : As a part of the series of initiatives planned at Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University Rajouri for the widespread dissemination of information about the significance of India’s G20 Presidency, the University organized a students’ seminar on Lifestyle for Environment here on Monday. The Seminar has been organized under UGC’s ‘University Connect’, programme which aims to facilitate awareness among students, faculty members and staff on India’s G20 Presidency. The seminar was organized by the Centre for Hospitality and Tourism, BGSBU.
According to a statement issued from Public Relations Office BGSBU here, Prof. Akbar Masood , Vice Chancellor of the University said that India’s G20 Presidency is a matter of pride for every citizen of the country. Prof. Akbar mentioned that this occasion has brought us an opportunity to lead the world and provide the best solutions for various global issues. Prof. Akbar said that the concept of ‘Lifestyle for the Environment (LiFE) was introduced by Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi at COP26 in Glasgow on 1st November 2021, calling upon the global community to drive LiFE as an international mass movement towards “mindful and deliberate utilization, instead of mindless and destructive consumption” to protect and preserve the environment. Prof. Akbar congratulated the students for their active participation in various G20 related events being organized by the University.
Students from various departments of the University participated in the seminar and presented their views. Those who participated included Mishab wani, Adil nadeem, Insha Ikhlaq, Faizan Ahmed Dar, Tariq Ali, Hiba Mir, Surya Misri, Mohd Fareed Raz, Madiha mirza, Muhammad Arsaln Wani, Zaighan Abass Jaffri and Mohd Asif. Faizan Ahmed Dar of Department of Information & technology got the first prize whereas Zaighan Abass Jaffri of Department of Arabic & Insha Ikhlaq of Department of Physics got second and third prizes respectively.
Dr. Danish Iqbal Raina, Deputy Director, Centre for Hospitality and Tourism presented the opening remarks and welcomed the guests and participants .Those who spoke on the occasion included Dr. Romina Rashid, HoD, department of English, Dr. Manzar Alam , Assistant Professor Department of Arabic and Dr. Mohd Hanief, Assistant Professor Department of Botany. Students and faculty members of various departments were also present on the occasion.
