JU organizes Prof Shailendra Singh Jamwal Memorial Debate Competition

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Apr 21: The Department of Students Welfare, University of Jammu organised ‘2nd Annual Prof Shailendra Singh Jamwal Memorial Debate Competition’ for the students of the colleges and University departments, here today.
Prof Neelu Rohmetra, Dean Research Studies, JU, was the chief guest at the valedictory function. Family members of Prof Jamwal were also present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof Neelu Rohmetra commended the Department of Students Welfare for organizing this debate competition in fond memory of Prof Shailendra Singh Jamwal who was a distinguished academician and researcher. Prof Jamwal was not only a remarkable academician, but also a person deeply rooted in his department, institution, culture & broader community, she said and also shared a few nostalgic anecdotes about Prof Jamwal which highlighted his magnanimous personality.
Earlier, in her welcome address, Incharge Dean Students Welfare, Prof Monika Chadha informed about the contributions of Prof. Jamwal in various capacities in the University of Jammu.
Prof Suman Jamwal, Dean Social Sciences, JU, read a detailed citation about Prof Shailendra Singh Jamwal.
It is pertinent to mention here that the extensive research work undertaken by Prof Jamwal on Jammu & Kashmir has played an important role in reshaping the narrative of the region in the right perspective, nationally & internationally.
The topic for the 2nd Annual Prof Shailendra Singh Jamwal Memorial Debate Competition was “In the opinion of the house, Regulation of Social Media is a threat to the freedom of expression”.
Anshika Gandhi from The Law School, JU secured the first position whereas Pawan Kotwal from Department of Political Science, JU and Aakash Bhagat from Department of Law, JU secured second and third positions, respectively. The certificates of merit were awarded to Misbah Choudhary from The Law School, JU; Sheina Singh from the Department of English, JU, and Sarabjeet Hira from GDC RS Pura.
Prof Parmeshwari Sharma, Dr Vandana Khajuria and Vishal Bharti were the adjudicators and Dr Bandana Thakur was the Teacher Incharge of the event. Senior Faculty members, officers, staff, scholars and students of the university attended the programme.
Prof Sarika Manhas, Co-Chairperson Campus Cultural Committee presented the vote of thanks.

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