Center for
Human Rights and Duties, Punjab University Organize special lecture series of
the session 2018-19.
National Tele24 News
Chandigarh
Sh.
Ajit Balaji Joshi, IAS, Deputy Commissioner Chandigarh in his key note address
stressed upon the ramifications of technology in the digital age. He spoke about
the use of technology in the contemporary digital revolution and stressed upon using
social media for advocacy and for bridging the gap between the haves and have-nots
and to use technology for the benefit of the under privileged, differently able
and marginalized section of society. He also cautioned against the over
use of social media in the Indian Society and the dire need for
digital detoxification. He further stressed upon the need for an
effective interface between technology and human relations. He
shared innovative best practices of good governance initiated by him during
his tenure as D.C. in Chandigarh, Jind and Jhajjar. Prof. Raj
Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University in his address emphasized for
inclusive growth and need for young minds to participate in true research and
for their inclusive role and holistic contribution in the society.
He further deliberated that even though technology on one hand has
increased connect but on the other hand has reduced human physical
contact. He emphasized on the importance of being a good human
being for deliverance to society. He shared his vision for the University in
the field of artificial intelligence, cyber security and for the
establishment of disability resource centre to address the needs of
differently able. He concluded his lecture by applauding the
innovative mobile application, ‘E-blood’ created by Maneet, a
student of the centre. Dr. Namita Gupta, Chairperson, Centre for Human
Rights & Duties welcomed the guests and shared the achievements
of the students of the Centre in various fields since its establishment in the
year 2007. She further informed that a series of lectures will be
organized in the coming weeks and the people from the field of academics,
bureaucracy and social activists will be invited to share their knowledge and
experiences with the students of the Centre. The program was well
attended by the students and faculties from various disciplines.
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