DOGRA HERALD BUREAU
POONCH, Oct 15
History Mehakma with Juhie (HMwJ), a podcast series on Youtube Channel ‘Juhie Mohan’, celebrated its first anniversary at Shri Ranbir Model Higher Secondary School by initiating a panel discussion titled “Preserving Pride: Addressing the Missing Linkages Between the Past and Future.”
The discussion brought together individuals from diverse fields working to preserve Jammu’s heritage, including heritage professionals, policymakers, and practitioners. The panelists observed that in the age of globalisation and technological advancement, a synthetic homogeneous macroculture has emerged, leading to the erosion of heritage. They emphasized the urgent need for identification, documentation, and preservation of heritage. This is imperative as policymaking concerning a region, community, or group development cannot be effective without knowledge of their Ways of Life (heritage).
The panel delved into the linkages that have been lost in current heritage issues and concluded that preserving heritage for posterity is crucial. Involving over 100 students in the discussion, the event aimed to engage the future caretakers of heritage. Prominent panelists included: Mr Suresh Sharma, Hon’ble Retd. Judge and Convenor SPIC MACAY, J&K Chapter; Mr Abhishek Sharma IAS, DC Rajouri; Ms. Indu Kanwal Chib JKAS, Chairperson JKSSB; Mr SM Sahni JKAS (Retd.), Convenor INTACH Jammu Chapter; Mr Nagendra Singh Jamwal JKAS, Spl.Secy; Mr Kirpal Singh, Art Conservation expert.
Prominent guests included Mr Arvind Kotwal JKAS (Retd.) Member INTACH; Mr Tilak Raj Sharma JKAS (Retd.) Member INTACH; Mr Javed Rahi, Secy. Kala Kendra; Mr Sunny Dua, Journalist and Heritage Photographer; Ms. Maansi Gupta, Designer and Calico Proponent); Ms. Sars Bharti, Folk Artist and Dr. Parul Jasrotia Travel Entrepreneur.
Dr Tanisha Pallan Sharma from iConcept Apple Authorized Reseller also graced the occasion.
Principal SRML School Dr Satyabhushan Raina thanked ‘History Mehakma with Juhie’ team for recognizing the heritage value of the school and holding the event at this historic venue.
The dignitaries later distributed certificates and prizes amongst the students who participated in the discussion enthusiastically.
The programme was coordinated by HMwJ Host Dr Juhie Mohan and moderated by co-host Dr. Mrinalini Atrey.
