National Seminar on “21st Century Punjabi Literature: Challenges and Possibilities” concluded at DAV College

Amritsar, March 8 (Punjab Post Bureau) – On the Second day of two day National seminar “21^st Century Punjabi Literature: Challenges and Possibilities” organized by Post Graduation department of Punjabi DAV College Amritsar research papers were presented by different research Scholars. This seminar was sponsored by University Grants Commission, New Delhi. Dr. Darshandeep Arora, Head Department of Punjabi was the Convener of the event.  Dr. Darshandeep Arora along with Principal Dr Rajesh Kumar welcomed the Chief Guest  and other dignitaries present during the Seminar. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Rajesh Kumar highlighted the importance of organizing such kind of seminars for the intellectual growth of the scholars. He said that it is very important to discuss the changes in the 21st century Punjabi. While talking about Punjabi Literature, he said that today Punjabi literature has faced lot of changes and the roots of these observable changes lies in infinite expansion of Science and Technology.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Darshandeep Arora elaborated about the main objectives of the seminar. He said that this seminar is organized in order to mark the new paradigms born in Punjabi Literature due to impact of Science, Technology and Globalization.

            Third Academic Session was presided over by Dr. Jagbir Singh and Sh Sudershan Kapoor, Chairman DAV Local Managing Committee was the Chief Guest during this session.  Dr. ManMohan also graced the event as special guest during the event. In this session, Dr. Jaswinder Saini presented paper on “New Possibilitites of Punjabi Ghazal”, Dr Surinder Mand presented a paper on “New Signs in Punjabi Prose”, Dr. Atam Randhawa presented a paper on “Face of Punjabi Poetry in 21^st Century”, Dr. Manjinder Singh presented paper on “Relevance of Gurbani in 21^st Century” and Dr Parveen Kumar presented paper on “Punjabi Consciousness: Post Modern Context”.  While speaking on the occasion, Dr Manmohan commented on thoughts presented by different scholars who came for paper presentation.

While Seminar, students were given first, second and third prizes for participating in various competitions conducted by Punjabi Sahitya Society. Stage was coordinated by Dr Gurmeet Singh Sandhu during this event. Students of MA Punjabi and various other departments participated in the event. In end, Vote of thanks was given by Dr Darshandeep to all the guests who were present during the event.

All the members of Organizing Committee, Dr. Parveen Kumari Thakur, Incharge Prof. Gurjeet Singh Sandhu, Dr.  Rupinder Kaur, Coordinator, Dr. Malkeet Singh, Dr.  Arvinder Kaur, Co-Cordinator, Prof Paramjeet Randhawa, Dr.  Kulbir Singh, Prof. Kamaljeet Rana, Prof. Bhupinder Singh Bal, Dr. Sardara Singh, Prof. Amarpal, Prof. Major, Prof. Poonam, Prof. Kamalpreet, Prof. Amandeep and faculty members from various other departments of the college were also present during this seminar.