The two-day Innovation Boot Camp and workshop organised by the Department of Mathematics, Central University of Kashmir (CUK), concluded at the Tulmulla campus on Friday.
Addressing the valedictory function, Registrar Prof M. Afzal Zargar said, “The objective of the event aligns with the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047, as it focuses on innovation at the teaching level.” He encouraged the participants to continue with the spirit and hone the skills they acquired from the workshop.
Prof Zargar added, “Innovation is the key component for the future and development of the country, and India, being one of the developing countries, needs innovation at the educational level.” He also handed over certificates to the participants.
Expert Dr Rahul Z. More stressed the importance of blending theoretical knowledge with practical research to drive impactful results. He said, “The innovative ideas we pursue today will shape the technological and societal landscape of tomorrow. It’s vital that participants think creatively and proactively in approaching the challenges of the future.”
Participants, in their feedback to the organisers and the Registrar, suggested that an incubation center should be set up at the university where a multidisciplinary approach to innovation can be delivered.
Dr Haribhau R. Bhapkar, Head of the Department of Mathematics and coordinator of the workshop, proposed a vote of thanks to the participants, organisers, technicians and all those associated with the workshop. The workshop was co-coordinated and moderated by Dr John K. Babu, Senior Assistant Professor, who suggested that the Design and Innovation Centre established at the university should be provided additional human resources and equipped with the latest technologies to pursue groundbreaking innovative ideas. Dr Akhtar Bhat, Assistant Professor, and Ms Insha Mushtaq, a scholar, were the rapporteurs.
