Conference dwells on co-building new eco-social world

Chandigarh, May 28

A two-day national conference, jointly organised by Centre for Social Work, Panjab University (PU), and Indian Society of Professional Social Work (ISPSW), concluded here today. The theme of the conference was “Co-building a new eco-social world: Leaving no one behind in Indian Perspective”.

Prof Sudhir Kumar, Dean (Research), PU, and Prof Vipin Koushal, Medical Superintendent, PGI, UT, conducted the valedictory session for the conference today. Kumar spoke on the theme of the conference and stressed that, language, tradition and value system need to be incorporated in academic deliberations to help co-build a sustainable new world that would be inclusive.

While Koushal in his address stressed upon the importance of social workers in their service to needy patients. Dr Gaurav Gaur, Chairperson, Centre for Social Work, and conference convener, proposed a vote of thanks. He informed participants that the conference had put into practice the idea of sustainable world by making a conscience effort to use sustainable items.