An orientation lecture on the supplementary role of Theatre in Education organized in JU

Jammu, March 26: In connection with the celebration of the ‘World Theatre Day’ which is commemorated on 27th of March every Year, the Department of Students Welfare in collaboration with Skill Innovation Incubation & Entrepreneurship Development Centre, University of Jammu organized an interactive orientation lecture on the subject ‘Supplementary role of Theatre in Education’ in the Seminar Hall of Brig. Rajinder Singh Auditorium. The lecture was delivered by Sumeet Sharma, Drama Instructor, SW and National Awardee theatre director. Since 1962 World Theatre Day has been celebrated by International Theatre Institute Centres, theatre professionals, theatre organizations, theatre universities and theatre lovers all over the world on the 27th of March. As the University of Jammu, in synch with NEP-2020 puts thrust on the use of arts, culture and aesthetics in dissolving boundaries and evolving education; such programmes play an important role. Dean Students Welfare, Prof. Prakash Antahal informed that there are a lot of opportunities/activities in the University of Jammu related to theatre. Last Year, the University of Jammu started a 30 Days Certificate Course in theatre, first of its kind in Jammu which received encouraging response. The Department of Students Welfare organizes regular theatre workshops for the students under its Training Outreach Programme which has been very successful in imparting professional training to the students of far-flung areas. Moreover, theatre events also get due importance in Display Your Talent and Goonj, mega Youth festivals of the University. Director SIIEDC, Prof. Alka Sharma asserted that to impart experiential knowledge to the students of Design Your Degree, a number of innovative programmes are conducted and theatre proves very effective in this series. ‘Kabira’, a theatre production was prepared with the students last session which received appreciation from all quarters and a new theatre production is also under process which will yield beneficial results for the students. Prof. Monika Chadha, Chairperson Campus Culture Committee also addressed the students on the occasion and cited practical examples where theatre, art and literature plays a crucial role in shaping our personalities and strengthens our emotional intelligence. In his lecture, Sumeet Sharma made students aware about the remarkable utility of theatre in inculcating confidence and kindling creativity which proves very effective in the overall personality development of students. He conducted informative and enthralling theatre activities which received active participation from the students. Students also enacted a few characters from their upcoming theatre production. Those who attended the programme included Rohan Sharma, Dhwani, Mehak, Vishali, Harshita, Nitin, Manan, Nishkarsh, Krishna, Sayam, Lovish, Himanshi, Kaashvi, Sanchi, Bhaviya, Meenali, Fatima, Shailja, Saaket, Saksham, Muneeb, Peehar and Lavanya. The events of DSW are conceived, planned and organised by the team consisting of Prof. Prakash Antahal (Dean Students Welfare), Prof. Monika Chadha (Chairperson, Campus Cultural Committee), Prof. Sarika Manhas (Co-Chairperson, Campus Cultural Committee), Dr. Pritam Singh (Associate Dean SW), Dr. Shallu Sharma & Dr. A.R. Manhas (Deputy Chief Proctors), Dr. Harleen Kaur & Dr. Ripudaman Parihar (Assistant Dean, SW), members of Campus Cultural Committee, Ms Mansi Mantoo (Media Officer), Ms. Supriya Sharma, AR, Sumeet Sharma (Drama Instructor) and Ifra Kak (Cultural Officer)