Lt Governor chairs Jammu University Council meeting
JAMMU, JAN 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired the 87th meeting of the University Council of the University of Jammu at Raj Bhavan today.
During the meeting, deliberations were held on various agenda items to bring a paradigm shift in overall functioning of the university.
Prof. Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu presented the vision document of the University highlighting the new initiatives for building a Culture of Start-ups & Innovation, dissolving boundaries evolving education, promoting Trans-disciplinary & Holistic Education, establishing Skill Incubation Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre, promoting quality research and education for societal relevance & engagement, introducing new academic programmes, transferring knowledge into action, promoting National Integration and sports, Alumni/Student Recognitions, Good Practices and enhancing Global visibility of the University.
The Lt Governor said, the vision document presented by the Vice Chancellor Jammu University outlines the values and aspiration and it will take the Jammu University to greater heights and realize the ultimate goal of academic excellence.
The Lt Governor emphasized on outcome assessment and increasing graduate employability. He also called for a study based on the vision document’s objective to assess the impact on economic growth and social progress.
We are moving ahead with new resolve in education sector. We have high expectations from the Higher Education Council in developing a roadmap to restore the ancient glory of Jammu Kashmir in the education sector and using knowledge to enhance its growth and development, observed the Lt Governor.
The Lt Governor, who is the Chancellor of the University, also reviewed the measures taken for effective implementation of National Education Policy-2020.
The Lt Governor directed the University administration to ensure that the reservation policy of the UT Government is fully implemented.
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