SRINAGAR: To commemorate and honour Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy of peace and service, the University of Kashmir (KU) Wednesday organised a series of events to celebrate Gandhi Jayanti, Bapu’s birth anniversary here.
The event organised by the varsity’s Department of Students Welfare (DSW), aimed at promoting Mahatma’s timeless ideals of truth, non-violence and selfless service.
KU Vice Chancellor, Prof Nilofer Khan, who inaugurated the celebrations, emphasised the continued relevance of Gandhian principles in today’s world.
“Mahatma Gandhi’s principles of Satyagraha, truth and non-violence remain as powerful now as they were in his time,” Prof Khan said.
She further said: “It is crucial for the younger generation to understand and embrace Mahatma’s values in shaping a just and peaceful society.”
She reiterated that educators must inspire students not only to seek knowledge but to cultivate the courage and compassion necessary to drive meaningful change.
KU Registrar, Prof Naseer Iqbal, underlined Gandhiji’s approach to social change that focuses on compassion, patience and community involvement.
“Gandhiji’s approach should inspire students not only in their academic pursuits but in how they engage with society’s problems,” he said, adding that it is the responsibility of educators to instill these values in students from a young age.
In his welcome address, Dean Students Welfare, Prof Shamim Ahmad Shah, termed the event “a humble tribute to the Father of the Nation”.
“Through such activities, we keep his legacy alive and inspire our students to contribute positively to society,” he said while emphasising the significance of student participation.
The inaugural ceremony was followed by various activities held at the varsity’s Youth Club in which students, faculty and staff participated.
Key events of the day included a conference on “Satyagraha: The Power of Truth and Non-Violence,” which involved participants from different varsity departments.
In addition to the conference, students from various departments, including Social Work, Shri Pran Krishan Kaul Institute of Music and Fine Arts (formerly IMFA), KU Youth Club and the Women’s Studies Centre, showcased their artistic talents through sketches and posters depicting Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of peace and non-violence.
A plantation drive, organised in collaboration with the University Landscape Development Division (ULDD), witnessed the active participation of students and faculty.

KR Desk