Srinagar, Dec 03: A two-day workshop titled “Mind Over Matter: Confronting Stress, Addiction & Harassment – Creating a Culture of Care, Compassion & Courage in Engineering” concluded at the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar.
The workshop was led by Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. Binod Kumar Kanaujia as Chief Patron, with Prof. Roohie Naaz Mir (Dean R&C) as Patron, Dr. Gausia Qazi as Convenor, Prof. Najeeb-ud-din as Co-Convenor, and Dr. Yusra Banday as Coordinator.
Key speakers included SP Hazratbal Hilal Khaliq, who emphasized community involvement in combating addiction, and Dr. Mohd Muzaffar Khan, Founding Member of J&K Police Drug De-addiction Services, who highlighted the importance of managing stress. Psychological Counselor Mr. Fairoz Malla encouraged participants to view counseling as a strength.
Interactive sessions were led by Mahi Burza and Nazish Mushtaq from Roots, focusing on personal growth and resilience. Prof. Roohie Naaz Mir, In-Charge Director, and other dignitaries attended the event.
Dr. Gausia Qazi emphasized that the workshop provided essential skills in time management, personality development, grit, and stress management through interactive sessions, video lectures, and group discussions. Student coordinators Mohammad Sibgat Ullah, Shafee Farida, Urooj Fayaz, Mohammad Saif, and Varsha Saini ensured smooth execution.
The workshop addressed stress management, legal actions related to harassment, and the dangers of drug abuse, equipping students to tackle academic and personal challenges effectively.
