DOGRA HERALD BUREAU
JAMMU, Dec 8
The Two-Day International Conference, hosted by Girdhari Lal Dogra Memorial Government Degree College Hiranagar has concluded on a harmonious note by bringing together music enthusiasts, scholars, and practitioners from around the globe. The conference titled Interdisciplinary Probabilities in Music provided a dynamic platform for the exchange of ideas and insights of music with all other academic disciplines.The conference witnessed an impressive line up of speakers and presenters, featuring experts from various disciplines and fields.Prominent of whom were Pandit Vidhadhar Vyas, former Vice-chancellor Bhatkhande Institute of Music, Sh. Rakesh Minhas, Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Prof. Pankaj Mala Sharma from Punjab University Chandigarh, Prof. Lawanya Kirti from Darbhanga, Bihar, Prof. Bharat Bhushan Sharma former Principal Higher Education Department, J&K on the first day of the conference.
The second day of the conference also embraced a wide spectrum of speakers,experts and participants. Dr. Arvind Jasrotia, Rector Kathua Campus and a prominent academician from University of Jammu was Chief Guest and Prof. Lalit Magotra, a prolific Dogri writer and an academician was the Guest of Honour. After the ceremonial lighting of the lamp Dr. Pragya Khanna, the Principal of the College presented a formal welcome address. The Principal Emphasised on the need of such collaborations to make a lasting impact on academics and society.
Second day also featured expert views by Prof. Lawanya Kirti, a Hindustani Classical Vocalist from Darbhanga, Bihar, Dr. Bharat Bhushan Sharma, former Principal Higher Education Department, J&K,Dr. Luca Moretti and Dr. Lucia Oliva are eminent artists and choreographers from Muscat, Oman. A number of papers by the participants from different parts of the country were also presented offline and also through online mode. Participants engaged in thought-provoking discussions on the relation and influence of Music on other subjects taught in the country.
The conference facilitated meaningful dialogues on cross-cultural collaborations in music, fostering a spirit of unity and understanding.The proceedings of the conference were handled by Prof. Rakesh Sharma, Dr. Arun Kumar and Prof. Shapia Shameem. The Conference was also attended by Principals of the adjoining Colleges, participants from different regions, faculty and students of GLDM GDC Hiranagar.The programme ended with the phenomenal performances by students of the College.In his closing remarks, Dr. Bharat Bhushan, convenor of the conference expressed gratitude to all experts, Speakers, participants and especially to the Principal of the College Dr. Pragya Khanna for her support in making the conference a success.
