DU Culture Council organises program on G20 at Deen Dayal Upadhyay College
Aug 29, 2023
New Delhi [India], August 29 : The first program under cultural-cum-academic activities for G20 was organized by the Culture Council, University of Delhi at Deen Dayal Upadhyay College on August 28.
Rajveer Singh (ADC and Auditor General of India) was present as the chief guest on the occasion while Chairperson of Cultural Council Anoop Lather and Dean of Cultural Council Prof Ravinder Kumar were present as Guests of Honour. During this, Guru Kanika Ghosh (Choreographer and Classical Dancer) was also present as an Eminent Guest.
On this occasion, the chief guest Rajvir Singh emphasized the need to change the educational and academic curriculum developed by the Britishers.
Moreover, he also shed light on the importance of the Indian Education System that used to be practised centuries before and its need today.
Meanwhile, Anoop Lather, Chairperson, of the Culture Council, discussed the importance and need for new technology and ideas in current times if India has to rise as a global superpower and leader.
He shed light on the historical impact and significance of innovation in Archery used by the Mongols and the discovery of Gunpowder that helped build the empire during the medieval period.
Professor Ravinder Kumar, Dean of the Cultural Council, discussed the important initiatives and decisions that the University of Delhi has undertaken to guide our young generation.
He further highlighted the journey and significance of India holding the presidency of G20. The cultural program encompassing musical, classical and US Dance forms was highly applauded.
After this, a panel discussion was also organized in which Professor Himanshu Roy from the Center for Political Studies, Principal Prof Miranda House College. Bijay Lakshmi Nanda, Kumar Pratyus, and Vrinda Khanna, National Outreach Coordinator, G20 participated in the discussion on the Indian knowledge system.
Prof Hem Chand Jain Officiating principal of the college in his address highlighted the novel initiatives in the INDO-US education sector and gave his best wishes to the team Convener Prof PK Jha and Nodal Officer Dr Charu Kalra of G20 events along with their team members coordinated the whole event meticulously.
