Pulwama, J&K | The NGO "Save Youth Save Future" (SYSF) organised a unique seminar titled "Elders Parliament – Recalling Lost Times" in the auditorium of Government Degree College (GDC) Pulwama.
The event witnessed the active participation of prominent educationists, activists, and key public officials from District Pulwama.
Notable among the guests were:
Principal, Government Degree College Pulwama
Chief Education Officer, Pulwama
Mr. Wajahat Farooq Bhat, Chairman, SYSF
Ms. Anika Nazir, Head of Women’s Wing, SYSF
Mr. Mudasir Ahmad Dar, Zonal President, South Kashmir SYSF
The panel deliberated on a range of important topics, including:
The lost cultural heritage and social values
Environmental pollution and its impact on society
The evolving teacher-student and parent-child relationships
The spiritual and moral degradation in modern society
In his lecture, he focused on reviving Kashmir’s composite culture and reclaiming lost social values.
“In the contemporary era, what needs to be done is to revive our lost social glory and cultural heritage. We must act as ambassadors of Kashmir’s rich composite culture,” he remarked.
He expressed gratitude to be part of such meaningful initiatives.
The Principal emphasized the role of social life in the growth of any nation and called for reviving cultural ethos.
“We must equally focus on social capital for the greater good of society,” he said.
He further stressed the importance of strengthening student-teacher relationships in sustaining social life.
Mr. Bhat delivered the vote of thanks, highlighting the importance of youth participation in preserving cultural heritage and social structures.
“Unless and until the youth of Kashmir take responsibility into their own hands, nothing concrete can be achieved on the ground,” he stated.
He added that students are the real ambassadors of change in any society.
Host: Mr. Rouf Ahmed Bhat
Moderator: Mr. Shoaib Ahmed Ganaie
Coordinator: Ms. Rumi Nazir
The event concluded with a strong message on the importance of reviving cultural identity and social values through collaborative and intergenerational efforts.