Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 12: The Department of Mathematics, University of Jammu, today inaugurated the three-day national seminar on ‘Recent Trends in Analysis and Allied Areas” and the 31st Annual Conference of Jammu Mathematical Society (JMS).
Padamshri Prof Dinesh Singh, Vice Chairman, Higher Education Council J&K UT, inaugurated the national seminar and shared his insight with the delegates coming from all across the country. He emphasized the importance of making mathematics relevant to real-world applications and societal benefits. He urged teachers to help students recognize the value of the subject in addressing societal challenges and to bridge the gap between mathematical theory and its practical uses.
Prof Singh called on teachers to ensure that students become more capable, equipping them with the skills and confidence needed to navigate a rapidly changing world.
Prof Umesh Rai, Vice-Chancellor University of Jammu, presided over the inaugural function. He emphasized the pivotal role of mathematics in advancing various branches of science, particularly in biological sciences.
Prof Rai stressed the need for dissolving traditional academic boundaries to encourage a more integrated approach to education. He argued that by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, students and researchers could harness the full potential of mathematics to make significant advancements in biological sciences and beyond.
Prof A P Singh, former Head Department of Mathematics and Dean Faculty of Sciences, also spoke on the occasion.
Earlier, Prof Romesh Kumar, HoD, Department of Mathematics, and president Jammu Mathematical Society and Convener of the national seminar, gave a detailed introduction to the seminar and academic status of the department.
DrTirth Ram, Secretary of the Jammu Mathematical Society, presented the Annual Report of the Society. Delegates from various institutes of the country are attending the seminar.
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