IIT Roorkee Hosts “Abhyudaya” Event on Diversity and Inclusion Policy on September 6; Check Details Here

New Delhi: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee (DInC) conducted “Abhyudaya” on September 6 at IIT Roorkee’s Auditorium, Multi Activity Centre. The event had an inaugural lecture and workshop on diversity and inclusion policy.

IIT Roorkee in an official statement, said “With the help of DInC, the institute aims to cultivate an organisational culture and an inclusive and equitable workspace for learning. "Abhyudaya" aims to foster research and technological advancements and create an equitable future and innovation.”

The event's Chief Guest was N Kalaiselvi, Director General of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and secretary of Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR). Kalaiselvi delivered a speech on "Diversity, Inclusivity and Innovation". 

The committee also conducted a workshop on diversity inclusion policy with experts like Justice Ajay Bhanot of Allahabad High Court and Anita Aggarwal, head-tech, Development Transfer, DST government of India. 

The internal panellists of the program included Ranjana Pathania, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, and Reeti Upadhyay, Deputy Registrar, IIT Roorkee. Rajat Agrawal, Department of Management Sciences, IIT Roorkee, moderated the workshop.

Sarada Pradhan coordinated the event with joint efforts by all DInC members Sneha Singh, Rachita Gulati, Vimal Kumar, Himanshu Jain, students, and Md. Anze M.P. Mahua Mukherjee, Chairperson, DInC welcomed the gathering. Students, teaching, and non-teaching staff of the IIT Roorkee attended the event. 

K K Pant, Director of IIT Roorkee inaugurated the event and discussed the importance of a diverse environment on campus. He said, “IITR has consistently nurtured some of the finest minds, sculpting not only their careers but also their characters”.

“The legacy of IITR transcends its campus, reaching every corner of the globe through its alumni, who are luminaries, visionaries, and pioneers in their respective domains”, he added.

Justice Ajay Bhanot of Allahabad High Court spoke on the crucial issue of "Sources of Error and Bias in Decision-Making Process". His remarks highlighted the critical importance of identifying and mitigating errors to eliminate discrimination within the educational framework and society. 

Anita Aggarwal emphasised, “ the need to be proactive in fostering diversity in all programs, initiatives, and research teams, recognising the rich tapestry of talent that thrives in India.”

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