Outreach Visit at Schools for Visually Impaired students, Roop Nagar, Jammu

International Centre for Cross Cultural Research and Human Resource Management, ICccR & HRM, University of Jammu, in collaboration with Global Shapers Jammu and the JK Arts foundation organized an outreach visit under the ‘Project Khwaishein’ at Residential school for Visually Impaired boys and Louis Braille Memorial Residential School for sightless girls, Roop Nagar, Jammu. The event aimed to spread joy and inclusivity, as well as to provide much-needed support in the form of donated items that would contribute to the students’ well-being. During the visit, the students and faculty of ICccR & HRM as well as members from the collaborating bodies, donated toiletry kits, sanitizers and sanitary napkins to the slightless girls and warm mufflers, gloves and capsto the visually impaired boys. Additionally, these students were also provided with refreshments. By providing these essential supplies, the department aimed to support the everyday needs of the students, while sharing in the joy and happiness with these students.

The students of International Centre for Cross Cultural Research and Human Resource Management (ICccR& HRM) performed interactive skit and other musical performances. These special students also showcased their talent by singing various songs.

The outreach activity was a great success, with the teachers and administrators of the school expressing their gratitude for this initiative to provide support for the school.

Professor Hardeep Chahal, Director of ICccR & HRM, The University of Jammu, emphasized the significance of organizing community-focused events like this outreach visit, which aim to create lasting positive impacts and inspire inclusivity. This initiative was organized by Dr. Isha Sharma and Dr. Parul Mahajan, with the support of other faculty members, including Dr. Bhanu Pratap Singh, Dr. Neha Gupta, Dr. Shivani Rana, and Dr. Swati Sharma from ICccR & HRM, University of Jammu.

Shivam Gupta, Hasit Sachdev and Urvashi, as alumni of the MBA (International Business) program, along with Geeta Vaishnavi, the founding curator of Global Shapers Jammu Hub and CEO of JK Art Foundation, and Urmila Palwal, the vice curator, all played an instrumental role. Their contributions and efforts in managing resources for the visit demonstrate a strong commitment to community service and inclusivity.Their involvement not only facilitated logistical support but also provided an opportunity to bring diverse experiences and insights to the students.