Department of Urdu in collaboration with Debates and Seminar Committee and IQAC of GDC Bijbehara organized one day Seminar on "Learning Outcome Based Curriculum Framework (LOCF)" in Urduon 7th of March, 2020 sponsored by J and K Higher Education Department. A considerable number of Participants from various colleges attended the Seminar. The inaugural session started with the recitation of the Holy Quran and Naat-e-Shareef followed by College Tarana by the students of the college.The welcome address during the session was presented by Prof. Nighat Fatima,Principal Govt Degree College Bijbehara wherein she introduced the theme of the Seminar and emphasized on vocationalization of Urdu language with much focus on skill Enhancement in the language for its survival in the process of globalization.The Key Note Address was presented by eminent personality of Urdu, Prof. Bashir Ahmad Nehvi (Former Dean Faculty of Arts, University of Kashmir).In his address he highlighted the role and contribution of Kashmir for preserving the rich heritage of Urdu Literature and impressed upon the participants to choose Urdu in addition to other contemporary languages. He stressed upon the use of Urdu as official language like other developed nations.The others who spoke on the occasion were Prof Nazir Ahmad Chirag, former Principal of the host college, Prof Sheikh Ab Hamid,Registrar, Cluster University Srinagar who also reiterated the essence of Urdu language for the survival of culture and rich heritage of literature in the sub continent. The chief Guest on the occasion was Worthy District Development Commissioner Anantnag ,Mr. Bashir Ahmad Dar. In his presidential address, he expressed his love for the Urdu Literature and highlighted its importance at the international level, cutting across all the barriers of religion, geography and gender .He also impressed upon the students and participants thatUrdu must be learnt to benefit from the treasure of knowledge available in Urdu Language and Literature. He further appreciated the Principal and the College for organizing suchprogrammes. The vote of thanks in the inaugural session was presented by Dr.Farooq Ahmad Rather (HOD Urdu).
In the technical session, the participants from different colleges and Research Scholars presented their Write -ups upon the theme considering its importance ad role of intelligentsia and scholars for the preservation and promotion of Urdu Language as per LOCF. The speakers and paper presenters in the Seminar emphasized the need and importance of incorporating this Outcome -Based Curriculum The Chairperson in the technical session was Prof Jawahar Qudoosi along with Panelists Prof Bashir Ahmad GulzarPuri,(Former Head Deptt. of Urdu GDC Bijbehara),ProfGh.MohidinZore an eminent writer, Prof KawasarMuzamil and Prof. Farooq Ahmad Rather HOD Urdu. The programmeconcluded with the valedictory Function wherein worthy Principal along with other dignitaries of the occasion distributed the certificates among the participants and paper presenters
The proceedings of the Seminar were conducted by Prof Shah Faisal ,Assistant Professor Department of Urdu.