Srinagar, July 26: The Global Human Rights Trust (GHRT) India organised the International Conference on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the prestigious Uttam Bharat Puraskar 2025 Ceremony at Tagore Hall, Srinagar on Saturday.
The event was graced by the Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi, Minister of State and Chairperson of the J&K Waqf Board astge Chief Guest, who addressed the gathering with a compelling message on the importance of inclusivity, cultural preservation, and grassroots leadership in India’s developmental journey.
“Our diversity is our strength. We need to strengthen the bond of inclusivity so that we are able to contribute to the Viksit Bharat mission”, said Dr Darakhshan in her presidential address.
Special guests included Dr. Sanket Kharpude, Member of the Ministry of Communication, Government of India, and Mrs. Sushma Muppidi, Brand Ambassador of the Telangana Biodiversity Board. Academic dignitaries like Dr. Shohab Innayat Malik, Director of SVAPADA and Principal of IMFA, also addressed the audience.
The event opened with a welcome address by Dr. H. R. Rehman, Chairman of GHRT India, followed by thematic sessions on Sustainable Development Goals. Scholars and activists including Dr. Nadeem Niyaz Jan, Ms. Mominah Manzoor, and Prof. Dr. Mohsin Bashir Dar spoke on SDG integration in youth policies, health, education, and community empowerment.
Uttam Bharat Puraskar 2025 was presented by Dr Darakhshan to 52 National Achievers in education, healthcare, social activism, environmental advocacy, administration, and literature.
Dr Andrabi launched a book titled “Panchayati Raj Institutions & Municipal Council in India”, authored by Dr. Nazrul Islam, Director of GHRT Kashmir. (JKNS)
