Overview

Bharatiya Sanskriti Vaishvik Kendra (BSVK) presents a lecture titled ‘Kashmir, Knowledge, Renaissance & Sharda’ by Dr. Khwaja Farooq Renzushah under the Lecture Series Manan- Manthan: Reflections on Indian Culture and Ancient Wisdom. He is Ex Commissioner SMC, Deputy Commissioner, Director local Bodies, Additional Commissioner Kashmir, Vice Chairman Srinagar Development Authority. Dr. Khwaja Farooq Renzushah has served as Chief Commissioner Hindustan Scouts & J&K Scouts & Guides Association Director Information, a gold medalist in Law and one of the prominent personalities of Kashmir, Chairman Kashmir Society International, Chairman of Renaissance of Shaivism, Buddhism & Sufism. He has served as the District Commissioner, Budgam, and as the Director of Information in the Kashmir Administrative Service (KAS). Khwaja Farooq Renzu Shah is currently the Vice Chairman of the Srinagar Development Authority (SDA). He is a distinguished author with contribution of 22 books on ideology of Sharda, mutual love and brotherhood and peace.

 

Chief Patrons:
Shri PK Gupta, Hon'ble Chancellor, Sharda University
Shri YK Gupta, Hon'ble Pro Chancellor, Sharda University

Patrons:
Prof. (Dr.) Sibaram Khara, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, Sharda University
Prof. (Dr.) Parma Nand Hon'ble Pro Vice Chancellor, Sharda University

 

Objectives of Event

• Promote Cultural Awareness and Appreciation:  Explore how Kashmir has historically served as a vibrant hub of philosophy, literature, spirituality, and cultural exchange, shaping the broader narrative of Indian civilization.
• Self-Awakening and Intellectual Empowerment:  Encouraging students to embrace their civilizational roots and develop a holistic worldview. Present Sharda Peeth as a symbol of India’s intellectual prowess and spiritual depth— a centre where seekers of knowledge from across regions gathered, contributing to the growth of Indian Knowledge Systems.
• Preserve Historical Knowledge:  Revisit Traditions of Coexistence and Harmony while emphasizing Kashmir’s syncretic traditions, where diverse communities coexisted, creating a living example of peace, tolerance, and mutual respect, and reflect on their relevance in today’s fragmented world.
• Encourage Interdisciplinary Learning: To inspire intellectual curiosity and critical thinking by integrating insights from history, anthropology, archaeology, and art to understand the origins and evolution of human cultures.

Convener Details

Prof. (Dr.) Anviti Gupta, Dean, SSHSS

Co-ordinators:

Dr. Tanni Moitra, Assistant Professor (History) SSHSS - 6289072107
Ms. Radhika Daga, BSVK Coordinator - 83603 51977

Speaker Details:

  • Dr. Khwaja Farooq Renzushah , Vice Chairman of the Srinagar Development Authority (SDA)