JU releases Poetry Book 'Shyamali' written by Dr Ashok Gupta
Apr 12, 2023
JAMMU: Under the initiative of interdepartmental interaction and promotion of literary activities on the campus the Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, University of Jammu organized a literary function by releasing a poetry book "Shyamali" written by Dr. Ashok Gupta (Retd), Department of Hindi by Prof Naresh Padha, Dean Academic Affairs, Prof Sucheta Pathania, Dean Faculty of Arts and Prof. Rajni Bal, HOD Hindi.
The book contains 77 poems related to Indian culture,Philosophy,nature,place of the women in Indian Society and on the local land scape.
The faculty members Dr. Parshotam, Dr. PawanKhajuria, Shiekh Mohd. Kalyan, Dr. Sanjeev Bhasin gave their comments on the book and appreciated the efforts of Dr Ashok Gupta to promote those aspects which have not been highlighted and valued in the present day life.
Presenting his views Dr Ashok Gupta narrated the highlights of the book and mentioned the people and the situations which have influenced his life and work.
Prof. NareshPadha, the Chief Guest of the function appreciated the efforts of the teacher who contributed after his retirement by setting an example for others and also brought laurels to the University.
He further highlighted that under the leadership of Prof. Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor of the University of Jammu the university is making all-out efforts to promote Hindi Language and encourage retired and in-service teachers to publish their research on local aspects by extending financial support to them under publication grant.
The University of Jammu is shortly establishing the Directorate of Hindi to promote the Hindi language in the region. Prof SuchetaPathania the Guest of Honour also appreciated the efforts of the author and related his work with English writers.
Prof Rajni Bala,HOD Hindi, critically evaluated the work and highlighted that the Book contains some new words and concepts which need to be further worked by the fellow scholars.
The welcome address and introduction of the author was made by Prof. Jasbir Singh and the formal vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Panu Sharmawhile the proceedings of the programme were conducted by Dr Shallu Sehgal.
The copies of the book were presented to SubhashLange, Sunder Chandan,Chanan Kohli,Mukta Nagar,Vijay Khajuria who have contributed to the structuring and publication of the book.
Others who atteneded the function include Prof. Pankaj Srivastava, Prof. Neeru Sharma, Prof. Anupama Vohra, Prof. Anju Thappa, Prof. Parvinder Kour and many prominent writers of Jammu and Kashmir.
