Srinagar: The 9th volume of Kashmir Journal of Social Sciences was released at the University of Kashmir on Tuesday at an event organised by the office of Dean Social Sciences in collaboration with the varsity’s Department of History.
The journal release function was attended by Prof F A Masoodi, Dean Academic Affairs, Prof Nisar Ali, former Professor and Dean University of Kashmir, and Prof Rattan Lal Hangloo, former Vice Chancellor, University of Allahabad, among other eminent academics.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof M Y Ganai, Dean, School of Social Sciences and Chief Editor of the Journal, recalled the journey of ‘Kashmir Journal of Social Sciences’ since its inception and commended the contributors of the current volume. He also emphasized that the Journal will emerge as a platform for interdisciplinary research with a focus on the Kashmir region.
“We look forward to more contributions from faculty and research scholars within and outside the university,” Prof Ganai said.
The journal release event was followed by Zind Lal Jalla Memorial Lecture, which was delivered by Prof Rattan Lal Hangloo, who recalled his long association with Prof Jalla and also spoke extensively of his scholarship and the dedication towards promotion of research on history of Kashmir region.
Prof Hangloo also highlighted the spiritual culture of Kashmiris, and praised Kashmir vernacular poetry as being distinct and unique in South Asia for its focus on devotion and love.
Praising the composite culture of Kashmir, Prof Hangloo mapped the historical roots of its development.
Prof M Y Ganai, as Head Department of History, recalled the contributions of Prof Zind Lal Jalla, an eminent historian of Kashmir, to the development of the discipline of history in the region.
Prof Jalla retired from the department of history at Kashmir University in 1987 and passed away in Saharanpur in 1994.
Prof Ganai stated that Prof Jalla was an epitome of multi-disciplinary knowledge who always empathetically encouraged students to study history and take up research.
The proceedings were conducted by Dr Javeed-ul-Aziz while vote of thanks was delivered by Dr Younis Rashid.