National webinar on ‘Shakt Traditions & feminism’ was organized by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra, J&K and Regional Centre, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA).The speakers were Shri Shiv Kumar Padha, Bashol, J&K; Dr. Peeyoosh Bala, Jammu ; Dr. Baldev, Jammu ; Dr. Debashree Palit, West Bengal; Dr. R. K.Gupta, Kathua ,J&K; Shri Ram Sevak, Kishtwar J&K,; Dr. Pankaj Sharma , Udhampur, J&K,; Dr. Renu Sharma, Haryana and Ms. Meha Gupta, St. Louis University USA.
Shri Sumanta Sarathi Sharma, Head, Philosophy and Culture, SMVDU, gave an introduction about the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative to celebrate the Unity in Diversity of India and further strengthen the fabric of traditionally existing emotional bonds between the people of our nation. He reiterated that our ancient traditions connect our country and exploring and mapping the Shakh traditions is the joint endeavor of SMVDU and IGNCA. Dr. Virendra Bangroo, Regional Director, moderated the session.