Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, in collaboration with the J&K Science, Technology & Innovation Council, Department of Science, Technology, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, organised One Day Inter-College Oral Presentation Competition on the theme ‘Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Society’. The event, held at the college auditorium, brought together students, scholars, and experts from 10 different colleges of District Jammu to discuss and showcase their understanding of the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in modern society.
The event commenced with the welcome address by Dr. S.P. Saraswat, Nodal Principal and the Principal of GCW, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu. He emphasized the transformative impact of Artificial intelligence in various aspects of life.
Shri Sourabh Bhagat (IAS), the Commissioner / Secretary to Government, Science & Technology Department, Government of Jammu & Kashmir was the Chief Guest on the occasion. While speaking on the occasion, Commissioner/ Secretary elaborated and emphasized the importance of innovation and technological advancement in shaping the future of the youth. He urged the youth to take a proactive approach to comprehending knowledge-based learning. He was emphatically speaking about the job scenario in the Government sector as it is not possible for the Government to accommodate everyone in the Govt Job. So, He urged that the youth must engage themselves in innovation and those areas where they can become skilful and develop entrepreneurial skills so that later on they can set up their own start-ups, ventures. In fact, there are so many Govt Departments where subsidies are being provided to the youth for staring up their ventures or startups provided, they have the potential for doing it.
Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed Bhat, Additional Director, JKSTIC, DST gave a brief detail about the schemes which are in place currently in JKST&IC for the welfare of the student community in particular and society at large. He disclosed that the department is aimed at creating platform for the students to display their talent, scientific acumen, express their ideas through debates, seminars and workshop etc. on core issues of Science and Technology under the scheme Science popularization.
The highlight of the event was a series of oral presentations, followed by panel discussion in which students from various colleges and panellists / jury members engaged in participatory interaction. The competition aimed to enhance students critical thinking and communication skills while fostering a deeper understanding of the societal implications of Artificial Intelligence. The event also provided a platform for the exchange of ideas between students, faculty, and experts in the field of technology, and was well-received by all participants.
The panel of judges included prominent experts such as Dr. Vishal Sharma, Associate Professor and Head of Electronics, GCW Udhampur and Dr Mekhla Sharma, Assistant Professor, GCET Jammu, who evaluated the presentations based on originality, depth of analysis, and relevance to contemporary issues.
The event concluded with a prize distribution ceremony, recognizing the outstanding presentations and efforts of the participating students wherein GCET Jammu, GCW Gandhi Nagar and GCOE Jammu were adjudged First, Second and Third prizes respectively.
Other distinguished guests, including Smt. Neelam Khajuria (JKAS), Additional Secretary, Science & Technology Department, Shri. Sanjay Kharoo, and Smt. Sunita Razdan, Joint Directors, JKSTIC, Science & Technology Department were the other dignitaries present on the event.
Dr. Nazia Rasool, Convenor Science and Eco Club proposed the formal vote of thanks. The session was coordinated by Prof. Sugandha Mahajan. Principal, Dr. SP Saraswat, commended the work done by the whole organizing committee of Science Club and Eco Club. The event was attended by more than 500 students and faculty members from different colleges of Jammu division.
