The Department of Social Work, University of Kashmir (KU) organised a 10 day workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences which started here at KU on Monday.
The inaugural function of the workshop was held at GandhiBhawan, University which was presided over by Prof. Nilofar Khan OfficiatingVice Chancellor KU.
In her presidential remark Prof. Nilofar Khan stressed uponthe importance of learning research techniques by the active participation ofresearch scholars in such events.
The other guests on occasion included Prof. Asifa Jan, DeanSchool of Social Sciences, and Director UGC-HRDC Prof. Shabir Ahmad Bhat.
The keynote address was delivered by Prof. P.C Joshi, Headdepartment of Anthropology, University of Delhi. In his keynote address heemphasized the need of Evidence Based Research in Social Sciences.
On the occasion Dr. Aadil Bashir, Coordinator, Department ofSocial work, welcomed all the dignitaries and also highlighted the achievementsof the department besides emphasizing on the need of conducting the workshop onResearch Methodology. Dr. Saima Farhad, Organizing Secretary of the event gavedetailed introduction about the workshop.
The workshop will focus on the basics of the research andwill subsequently discuss advanced parameters in contemporary Social ScienceResearch. The Resource Persons are from diverse backgrounds across the country,like Prof. N. Jayaram (TISS Mumbai), Dr. V. Chakrapani, Dr. Harish Vasishth andProf. P.C. Joshi.
The inaugural session ended with the vote of thanks from Dr.Wakar Amin, Faculty member Department of Social Work, KU.