The programme started with the lighting of the traditional lamp by Prof. Anita Sudan, Principal of the host college and other dignitaries. She exhorted the students to imbibe the virtues of honesty and hard work towards shaping a dynamic career in the media world and also motivated them to participate actively in  such literary and educative workshops.  Dr. Twinkle Suri, Dean Students Welfare, Cluster University, Jammu welcomed the august audienc and highlighted the need for such meaningful  workshops which would enhance the  knowledge vistas of the young learners towards a carving a career in the future. Mr. Pradeep Dutta,Visiting Faculty and Resource Person from Times Now delivered an impressive and interactive lecture on th fundamentals of Mass Media and significance of Communication Skills in today’s techno savvy world. He gave the students  a candid panoramic view of the media world and the skills imperative to succeed and excel in the field. The students were keen to participate and learn about the nuances of the media  world .

Mr. Amit Bhardwaj, Senior Video Journalist, Times Now also interacted with the students and gave them a bird’s eye view of difficulties and perils involved in the coverage of the various events. Dr. Geetanjali A Rana, Dean Arts, Cluster University Jammu thanked the Principal, faculty and students for their presence in the workshop, and also appreciated the insightful deliberations of the Resource Persons in her formal vote of thanks. Various faculty members, Dr Rakesh Gupta, Dr. Subhash Sharma, Dr. Reena Salaria, Dr Karan Singh, Prof. Anupama, Dr. Shiveta Gandotra, Dr. Banpreet Kour, Dr. Liaqat Jafri, Prof. Rashu Sharma, Dr. Eva Sharma, and Dr. Indu Sharma were the faculty members who graced the occasion. Manya Langar of PGI English Honors

compered the programme. Students of English Honors, Physics Honors, Mathematics Honors, BBA and PGI English attended the workshop.