Wednesday, 10 February 2021

Desh Bhagat University organizes Seminar on “Sustainable Development Goals”


 Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh Feb. 10, 2021:- Department of Business Management, Commerce & Economics of Desh Bhagat University Mandi Gobindgarh organized a seminar "Discussion on 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals”. The objective of seminar was intended to create awareness and sensitivity among students and staff members regarding the reduction of poverty, hunger and child mortality; improve access to primary education, promote gender equality and maternal health, combat major pandemic diseases, preserve the environment and set up a partnership for development. Students also pledged to keep up their contribution for sustainable development. Dr. J.S. Bhatia, Director Management, Commerce & Economics expressed his concern about the Sustainable Development Goals or Global Goals that are a collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed to be a "blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. 

On this occasion, Dr. Zora Singh, Chancellor Desh Bhagat University emphasized on the need of community participation for the achievement of Sustainable Goals. He asked students and faculty to join hands and work together with a spirit to achieve sustainable development right from our community level.

Dr. Tajinder Kaur, Pro-Chancellor Desh Bhagat University said that the Sustainable Development Goals were set in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly and are intended to be achieved by the year 2030. Dr. Rajni Saluja, Kirti Sharma & Manmeet Singh also delivered their views on the Sustainable Development Goals. 

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