Aug 7, 2025: The University of Jammu today marked another milestone in academic publishing with the release of the latest issue of its annual multilingual research journal ‘Gyananjali’ (Volume II, Issue 2, 2024).
The journal was officially released by Prof Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu, at a formal function held on campus.
Gyananjali is a double-blind, peer-reviewed journal published annually by the University’s Publication Cell.
It is a dedicated platform for research and creative writing in Hindi, Punjabi, Dogri, Urdu, and Sanskrit, among other languages. The journal aims to foster scholarly inquiry into the interrelationship between language, literature and society, while sharpening the critical insights of researchers and expanding their intellectual horizons.
Six academic papers, three in Hindi, two in Punjabi, and one in Dogri, reflect the journal's inclusive vision and the region's rich linguistic diversity. Among the dignitaries, who graced the event included Prof Neelu Rohmetra, chairperson, Press and Publication, Dr Neeraj Sharma, Registrar, University of Jammu and Prof Sushma Devi, Dean, Faculty of Arts.
This edition of Gyananjali stands as a testament to the University of Jammu’s dedication to nurturing a scholarly environment that values linguistic diversity and encourages original research and creative expression.
Dr. Shashi Prabha, convener of the Publication Cell, was in charge of the publication work, and Dr. Koshika Sharma provided editorial assistance. Members of the editorial board, Dr Pritam Singh, Dr Sandeep Dubey and Dr Harjinder Singh, were also present at the release event.
Their presence underlined the University’s collective commitment to academic excellence and knowledge dissemination.