{"id":150559,"date":"2022-05-28T11:20:41","date_gmt":"2022-05-28T05:50:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsmakhani.com\/?p=150559"},"modified":"2022-05-29T11:36:04","modified_gmt":"2022-05-29T06:06:04","slug":"nit-srinagar-organizes-first-international-tedx-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsnarad.com\/pa\/nit-srinagar-organizes-first-international-tedx-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"NIT Srinagar organizes first international TEDx conference"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u2018Such platforms are important for young minds to explore new dimensions of hope: Prof. Nilofar Khan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Srinagar, May 28:<\/strong> The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Saturday organized first international TEDx conference at the Convocation Hall of University of Kashmir. The theme of event was \u2018Interpreting the Future\u2019 and around 250 noted personalities from across various fields participated in the mega event.<\/p>\n

The event was presided over by the recently appointed Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kashmir; Prof Nilofer Khan and she was Chief Guest at the event. The event was organized by the Department of Training and Placements, NIT Srinagar.<\/p>\n

In her presidential address, Prof. Nilofer Khan said such platforms are important for young minds to explore new dimensions of hope.<\/p>\n

She hailed the Director NIT Srinagar to organize such important events for our youth of Valley and called for collaborative efforts from other institutions as well.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese events also provide a platform to passionate societies to reveal their ideas and doings and of course act as a great inspirational drive for the youth to come up and put forth their inner potential of science and research,\u201d Prof. Nilofar said.<\/p>\n

She said our young minds will be inspired by the resource people who are from diverse fields.<\/p>\n

On the occasion, Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. (Dr.) Rakesh Sehgal said that such events inspire the students to accelerate in their careers and are important for all-round development.<\/p>\n

\u201cTEDxNIT Srinagar is not the outcome of one day\u2019s work; it is the result of months and consistent efforts of the students. They have worked day and night and left no stone unturned on way to success,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Prof. Sehgal said the outcome speaks for itself, having the presence of such notable personalities from across the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cTEDx NIT Srinagar gave the valley\u2019s best brains an opportunity to participate in the \u2018mini-TEDx competitions\u2019 where students proposed unique and creative ideas. It was useful in bringing them together and providing them a vibrant platform,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Prof. Syed Kaiser Bukhari, Registrar of the NIT Srinagar said motivation is also one of the key elements for igniting self-determination and self-belief.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe had organized Mini TEDx events in 2 phases for students across the valley, it gave the young minds a platform to showcase their talent, and put forward their articulated ideas,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Prof. Bukhari said the top 50 students were given the opportunity to experience TED live. This event witnessed mass participation and a bunch of innovative ideas which we were seeking and proved to be a grand success, he said.<\/p>\n

The occasion was also graced by noted and eminent speakers from various filed who shared their journeys with the young students.<\/p>\n

1968 batch senior IAS Officer, First Chief Information Commissioner of India; Wajahat Habibullah delivered his talk on \u2018Path of our Country\u2019s Democracy. He said democracy is itself a process of evolution and governance.<\/p>\n

Founder of RISE and WISE App, Mubeen Masudi delivered his address on \u2018Unravelling Present.\u2019 Former Chairman of AICTE, Prof. SS Mantha spoke on \u2018Our Country\u2019s Changing Education System.\u2019<\/p>\n

Famous career influencer, and entrepreneur, Daksh Sethi who is also known as \u2018The Wolf of Job Street\u2019 delivered his talk titled \u2018Bridging the Soft Skills gap of our Country.<\/p>\n

Former Director, ISRO Propulsion Complex and Ex-Deputy Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Dr. Venkitakrishnan PV delivered his address on \u2018Gaganyaan: India\u2019s First Human Space Flight.\u2019<\/p>\n

Noted rapper, singer, Composer and finalist of India Got Talent 2015, Parry G spoke on o topic titled \u2018A Journey with Hip Hop\u2019. Founder and CEO at GAME, Shrishti Sharma delivered his lecture on \u2018Learn to give up. He also shared his journey with the students and stated that there are no shorter cuts.\u00a0 Sharma urged students to work to achieve goal of success.<\/p>\n

Prof. S.S. Mantha who is the former Chairman of AICTE and former president of NBA spoke on \u2018Our Country\u2019s Changing Education System\u2019. He said many noted universities and colleges in the country had adopted local languages as a medium of education. We are working on many aspects, he said.<\/p>\n

Prominent Psychology Researcher at Harvard University, Dr. Baland Jalal, who is a leading expert on Sleep Paralysis, also delivered his address on \u2018World of Dreams in Neuroscience\u2019. He is also visiting researcher at Cambridge University.<\/p>\n

Vice-Chairman, Central Institute of Hindi, Anil Kumar Sharma Joshi spoke on \u2018Languages and Society.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Head and Senior scientist at Division of Food Science and Technology SKAUST-K\u00a0 and Principal Investigator of All India Coordinated Research Project, Dr. Syed Zameer Hussain delivered his address on \u2018Food Security: Facts, Fears and Future Strategies.<\/p>\n

Rizza Alee, Kashmir\u2019s Youngest Kashmiri to pursue Mount Everest delivered his topic on \u2018reaching the heights within.\u2019<\/p>\n

Earlier, Dr. Obbu Chandra Sekhar (Head, Training and Placement Department) welcomed the eminent speakers and performers. He expressed his gratitude to Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. Sehgal, and Registrar Prof. Syed Kaiser Bukhari for extending their full support in organizing such events.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur Institute witnessed outstanding placement profile, with more than 550 placements out of 620 eligible students. NIT Srinagar students are getting job offers from major companies across the globe and India. We will continue to excel in our respective fields,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Dr. Obbu Chandra Sekhar said TEDx is a way of spreading ideas to inspire the youth and learn for the best. It aims to connect our youth and nurture their minds. We conducted events in 250 schools and colleges across the Kashmir Valley,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

A formal vote of thanks was presented at the end by Syed Aga Hadi Riza, Curator, TEDxNITSrinagar.\u00a0 He thanked all the eminent personalities, guests, and participants for making the event a great success. The event was hosted by Mir Faizan.<\/p>\n

The Chanakya IAS Academy Srinagar, Kashmir\u2019s biggest TV Channel ANN, Kashmir Monitor, Resonance Eduventures, Mad for Momoz and Kingz Landing, Kohli brothers, Sunny Smile Bakes, Frozen bottles, WHSS and Web cycle, Kaarigar, Geeks For Geeks, Broadway Education Hub were the sponsors of the mega event.<\/p>\n

TEDx is an International Conference hosted every year in major cities around the globe wherein some of the most influential people on our planet share their ideas related to Technology, Education, Design, and literally every other field that exis<\/p>\n

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