Jamia Milia begins refresher programme in Geography and Environmental Studies
The UGC-Human Resource Development Centre (UGC-HRDC), Jamia Millia Islamia(JMI) in collaboration with the Department of Geography of the University began its 18th (1st online) two-week refresher course in Geography and Environmental Studies.
The UGC-Human Resource Development Centre (UGC-HRDC), Jamia Millia Islamia(JMI) in collaboration with the Department of Geography of the University began its 18th (1st online) two-week refresher course in Geography and Environmental Studies from November 9-24, 2020 for training and skill-building of more than 80 young faculty members from different universities and colleges across India.
The inauguration was held on November 9, 2020, with a welcome address by Professor Anisur Rahman, Director, UGC- HRDC, JMI, Professor Najma Akhtar, Vice-Chancellor, JMI was the Chief Guest of the inaugural session which was attended by the Guest of Honour & Keynote Speaker Prof. Ajit Mishra, Director, Institute of Economic Growth, Dr. R. S. Rawal, Director, G.B.Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment & Sustainable Development, Prof. Anisur Rahman, Director, UGC- HRDC, JMI, Prof. Mary Tahir, Head of the Department, Geography, JMI, faculty members of the Department of Geography,JMI and participants from different colleges and universities.
During her inaugural address, Professor Najma Akhtar underlined the significance of the refresher course on Environmental Studies for the participants. She congratulated the UGC-HRDC and Department of Geography, JMI for organizing this important programme and impressed by the theme entitled ‘Spatiality and Sustainability for an Inclusive Future’. She stressed that incorporating geographical, economic, social and environmental equity and justice are critical for an inclusive and resilient human society.
The first keynote address was delivered by Prof. Ajit Mishra, Director, Institute of Economic Growth (IEG), New Delhi who emphasized the challenges elated to inclusive growth, shared prosperity and vulnerabilities.
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