2-day International Conference Begins At GCW, M.A. Road

Srinagar: A two-day International Conference on ‘Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation’ began at Govt. College for Women, M.A. Road, Srinagar on Tuesday (March 19) with academicians and policymakers deliberating on the merits and scope of the collaborative approach in the field of education and research.

The inaugural session was addressed by Commissioner Secretary, Hospitality and Protocol Department, Dr. Rashmi Singh; Commissioner/Secretary, Science & Technology Department, Saurabh Bhagat; MD/CEO of J&K Bank, Baldev Prakash and Director Colleges, Prof. Yasmeen Ashai. The Keynote Address was delivered by Dr. John Zheng of Mississippi Valley State University.

Among others present on the occasion included Nodal

Principal Kashmir, Prof. Sheikh Ajaz Bashir; Deans, Controller of Examinations and Principals of the constituent colleges of Cluster University Srinagar.

Dr. Rahsmi Singh, who is also the Principal Resident Commissioner New Delhi, was the Guest of Honor at the event and delivered the Plenary Talk of the conference. Referring to the relevance of the conference theme, Dr. Rashmi said the multidisciplinary approach of research is not just about team-work and collaboration, but it represents the very thought process that aims to understand the issues in a more comprehensive manner paving way to solutions and innovations. She said while such conferences have broader utility, they are particularly beneficial to young scholars who are enthusiastic about exploring the dynamic world of research.