The Kunwar Viyogi Memorial Trust, in association with the Department of Dogri and English at University of Jammu, successfully hosted the 4th Kunwar Viyogi Memorial Lecture, a remarkable event that brought together academia, industry leaders, and distinguished personalities. The lecture, held on September 25, 2023, revolved around the theme "Success Mantra for the Digital Age."

Speaking on the occasion, Prof Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor, Jammu University introduced the august gathering to the recently launched innovative undergraduate programme “Design Your Degree”. He said the “The lecture today speaks of the Success mantra in the digital age and this degree is also designed to equip the students to face the changing requirements of the job market”. He further congratulated the trust for furthering the cause of promotion of Dogri language and lauded its contribution in donating a digital lab to the Dogri Department. He stressed that it is the need of the hour to align the language departments with technology to ensure they keep pace with the changing times. Earlier Dr. Sadaf Shah, Associate Professor, had made an engaging PowerPoint presentation on Design Your Degree. The event commenced with the welcome address by Prof. Sucheta Pathania, Head of the Department of English and Dogri that set the stage for an inspiring and knowledge-packed day ahead. A compelling film showcasing the activities and achievements of the Kunwar Viyogi Memorial Trust was presented, offering a glimpse into the organization's valuable contributions to the community. The highlights of the event ‘Cheten di Lari’ was the Scholarship Presentation Ceremony to the meritorious students in the Departments of Dogri and English. The recipients included Mukesh Kumar, Ajay Singh, Surbhi Sharma, Neha Devi, Sahil Badyal, and Anjali Devi from the Dogri department, and Garima Singh, Ashvika, and Sonali Arora from the English department. Major General Vikram Dev Dogra was honoured with the prestigious Kunwar Viyogi Shaurya Samman in recognition of his outstanding contributions. Additionally, Gauri Thakur received the Prem Jamwal Youth Art Innovation Award, highlighting her exceptional talent and dedication to the arts.

The Memorial lecture was delivered by the esteemed Rajendra Singh Pawar, a Padma Bhushan awardee and the Chairman and Co-Founder of NIIT Ltd. and NIIT University. Mr. Pawar emphasized the critical link between academia and industry, stressing the importance of integrating technology into education while underscoring the essential role of the human mind in the digital era.

Major General Vikram Dev Dogra, AVSM, delivered an inspiring talk on the power of perseverance. He motivated students to overcome mental challenges related to time management and stressed the significance of patience and stepping out of their comfort zones, as he firmly believed that there are no shortcuts to success.

The grand finale of the event featured a mesmerizing Dogri performance by renowned singers Asha Kesar and Sonali Dogra, who captivated the audience with their melodious voices.

Govardhan Singh Jamwal delivered the vote of thanks, expressing heartfelt gratitude to all participants, sponsors, and attendees for their invaluable contributions in making the 4th Kunwar Viyogi Memorial Lecture a resounding success. Prominent among the invited guests were Maj Gen (retired) Govardhan Singh Jamwal AVSM, Padamshree Sh Balwant Thakur, Prof Anju Bhasin, Dean Academic Affairs, Prof Sushama Sharma, formerly Head, Department of Dogri  along with senior functionaries of the University.