The week-long workshop on "Research Methodology," jointly organized by the UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre and the Department of Urdu, University of Jammu, concluded today with a valedictory function.

The valedictory session was presided over by Prof. Mazher Mehdi from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), with Afad-ul-Mujataba, former ADGP and member of the Public Service Commission, as the Chief Guest. The event was also graced by Prof. S.K. Pandita, Director, UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, and Prof. Shohab Inayat Malik, Coordinator of the workshop.

Speakers lauded the workshop as a resounding success, highlighting the wealth of knowledge shared by eminent experts on various aspects of research methodology. They commended Prof. Shohab Inayat Malik for his meticulous coordination and for ensuring the participation of high-caliber resource persons. Participants expressed the need for similar workshops in the future to further enhance the knowledge and skills of research scholars.

Chief Guest Afad-ul-Mujataba emphasized that research is integral to human progress and urged the younger generation to understand and adopt effective research practices. He also highlighted the distinction between police and academic research. In his presidential address, Prof. Mazher Mehdi applauded the University of Jammu for organizing the workshop, elaborating on the aims and objectives of research and shedding light on essential research techniques.

The workshop witnessed active participation from nearly 70 participants, including research scholars and faculty members from various universities and colleges. Esteemed resource persons such as Prof. Abu Kalam from MANUU, Hyderabad; Prof. Mazher Mehdi from JNU, New Delhi; Prof. Suchetana Pathania, Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Jammu; Prof. Jigar Mohammad, former Dean, Research Studies, University of Jammu; Prof. Anupama Vohra; Prof. Mohammad Reyaz Ahmad; Prof. Shohab Inayat Malik; and others contributed significantly to the workshop's success.

The valedictory function concluded with the distribution of certificates to the participants by the dignitaries. Prof. S.K. Pandita, Director of UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, delivered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all those who contributed to the workshop’s success.