GDC Ramban organises workshop on Intellectual Property Rights
RAMBAN: The Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) of Government Degree College (GDC) Ramban, in collaboration with the Technology Development Centre (PPDC) Extension Centre Srinagar, MSME, Government of India, today organised a one-day workshop on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) at the college campus.
The workshop aimed to raise awareness among students, faculty, and budding entrepreneurs about the importance of Intellectual Property Rights in fostering creativity, innovation, and business growth.
The event featured expert speakers including Dr. Anuj Gupta, Assistant Professor of Geography, GDC Ramban, and Ajaz Hussain, Senior Officer, Ministry of MSME, Government of India, Extension Centre Srinagar, and Nodal Officer of the ESD Programme. They delivered insightful presentations on patents, copyrights, trademarks, and industrial designs, explaining the procedures for filing and protecting intellectual property and stressing the need to safeguard innovative ideas in today’s competitive world.
The programme was inaugurated by Principal Prof. Satish Kumar, who commended the IIC team for organising the informative session. Earlier, Dr. Jawaid Sarver, Assistant Professor of Botany and Convenor, IIC, welcomed the guests and participants.
The interactive session witnessed enthusiastic participation, with attendees engaging in discussions on patent filing, startup benefits, and MSME support mechanisms. The experts addressed queries with practical insights, guiding participants on leveraging intellectual property for professional and economic advancement.
Prof. Raj Kumar Gupta, Associate Professor of Chemistry, presided over the event and expressed gratitude to the Ministry of MSME, the resource persons, and the IIC committee for their efforts. The workshop concluded with a formal vote of thanks by Dr. Romesh Sharma, followed by the distribution of participation certificates.
Around 150 students and faculty members, including Prof. Sanjay Katal, Prof. Aditya Sharma, Dr. Rabinder Kumar, Prof. Ram Parkash, Prof. Arjun Gupta, and Prof. Neetu Sharma, attended the session. The proceedings were conducted by Dr. Vishal Baloria, Assistant Professor of History.
The workshop proved highly enriching, enhancing participants’ understanding of Intellectual Property Rights and inspiring them to pursue innovation and entrepreneurship through legal and ethical means.
