AI not a threat, but tool to enhance skills: Expert at GJUST conference

Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology (GJUST), Hisar, inaugurated a two-day international conference titled STAGE-2025 (Sustainability, Technology and Innovation, Artificial Intelligence and Analytics, Green Practices and Entrepreneurship and Management) at the Chaudhary Ranbir Singh auditorium here today.

The event, organised by the Department of Commerce in collaboration with Indo-Gulf Management Association, Dubai, and JIMS, New Delhi, brought together experts, scholars and professionals from India and abroad.

Charanjot Singh, president of ICAI, New Delhi, was the chief guest and emphasised that India’s global reputation has grown through technology. He stated that artificial intelligence is not a threat but a tool that will enhance human skills. He highlighted the growing importance of non-financial reporting and urged students to upgrade their skills to remain relevant.

Vice-Chancellor Prof Narsi Ram Bishnoi presided over the event, calling the conference theme timely and crucial for India’s vision to become a developed nation by 2047. He emphasised using education not just for employment but for societal transformation and global betterment.

Dr Mohan Lal Agarwal, president of Indo-Gulf Management Association, delivered his keynote address online from Dubai, stressing the integration of human values with technological growth. He underlined the importance of sustainability, responsible resource use and the creation of a “super-smart” society focused on human welfare.

Prof Karam Pal Narwal, Dean Haryana School of Business, described the university as a leader in sustainability and recited a poem encouraging harmony with nature. Dr Nidhi Turan, conference convener, welcomed the delegates, expressing confidence that the event would yield valuable outcomes.

The event featured a book release of 35 selected research papers and included a tribute to victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. A documentary on ICAI was also showcased. The conference includes 14 technical sessions and has attracted 150 delegates from across the globe.

Haryana Tribune