IIM, IIT, AIIMS Jammu with DICCI to hold National Conference on G20 Goals

The essence of India's G20 presidency is embodied in the theme of "One Earth, One Family, One Future", which is conformity with the ancient Sanskrit ethos “Vasudahaiva Kutumbakam”. 

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu, Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce, and Industry (DICCI), and Government of Jammu and Kashmir are organizing á National Conference on India's G20 Goals: Priorities, Prospects, and Way Forward for Creating Inclusive and Sustainable Society”.

The essence of India's G20 presidency is embodied in the theme of "One Earth, One Family, One Future", which is conformity with the ancient Sanskrit ethos “Vasudahaiva Kutumbakam”. The G20 Presidency of India also marks the beginning of "Amritkaal", leading to the centenary of its Independence towards a prosperous, inclusive, and futuristic society backed by a human-centric approach at its core.

The Chief Guest for the inaugural session is Manoj Sinha, Lt. Governor of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The Guest of Honor is Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, Jammu, and Kashmir, and the Special Guest is Alok Kumar, Principal Secretary, Higher Education, Government of Jammu and Kashmir. 

The Chief Guest for the valedictory ceremony is Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Ind. Charge), Science and Technology; Earth Sciences (Ind. Charge); PMO, PP/DoPT, Atomic Energy, Space. The Guests of Honor for the valedictory ceremony are Jugal Kishore Sharma, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to Lt Governor, Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.

Dr Milind P Kamble, Chairman, BoG, IIM Jammu mentioned that National Conference on G20 goals will realize the full potential of the digital economy, address the challenges with respect to gaps in access to connectivity, digital marginalization of economic groups, skewed infrastructure quality, and the gaps in levels of digital literacy. This will help to pioneer a platform for promoting diversity and inclusion in the business and industry sectors till the grassroots level.

Dr Sharad K Saraf, Chairman, BoG, IIT Jammu stressed that the National Conference on G20 Goals will focus on strengthening the use of digital technologies to enhance student learning opportunities and outcomes and leverage digital technologies for the education of special children. The participants will also share best practices relating to the use of digital technologies to promote inclusive and equitable quality education.

Professor B S Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu stated that India’s leadership in addressing key issues such as climate change, digitalization, gender equality, and sustainable development will be transformative for itself and the entire world at large.  The discussions on key engagement groups in this National Conference would act as the voice of the global ecosystem bringing together varied stakeholders on a common platform.

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