The Kushabhau Thakre University of Journalism and Mass Communication (KTUJM) will be highlighting the Effective Communicator’s role of Mystic Poet-cum-Saint Kabir in a two-day National Seminar titled ‘Kabir: A Great Communicator’ scheduled on October 9 and 10.
Giving mediapersons details about the programme, KTUJM Vice Chancellor (VC) Dr Mansingh Parmar on Thursday said the purpose behind the programme is to discuss the relevance of six or seven centuries old couplets (dohas) written by Kabir in the present context.
“Each ‘doha’ of Kabir denotes the emotional and social feelings and is effectively communicated. This shows the impact of the renowned saint,” Parmar pointed. Notably, the seminar is being organised by the year-old Sant Kabir Chair for Development Communication wing of the University.
Chief Minister Raman Singh will be inaugurating the seminar. Saint Rajan Maharaj from Abhuday Sanstha, Aachauti shall be the special guest.
Prominent speakers in the conference include Vijay Sonkar Shastri, Balchand Kachhwaha, Purushottam Aggarwal (Jawaharlal Nehru University) and Deep Narayan Pandey (Delhi University). Also, Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, Bhopal VC BK Kuthiyala besides other diginitaries will be speaking on the occasion.
“We have decided to compile the research papers of the speakers as well as participants including students, teachers and journalists and publish a book in the next four months. It will benefit people keen in knowing Kabir’s contribution towards communication,” said R Balashankar, the Director of Sant Kabir Chair.
Asked about the other upcoming plans in the university, Parmar said they are gearing for the inspection of National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) team. “We have submitted the fee for the team’s visit. It is expected to happen in the coming three or four months,” added the Vice Chancellor.