Srinagar, Dec 30 (KINS): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired the 88th meeting of the University Council of the University of Jammu at Raj Bhavan.
Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, Secretary, Planning, Monitoring and Development Department; Prof. Nilofer Khan, Vice Chancellor, Kashmir University and Prof. Mohd Mohin, Vice Chancellor Cluster University Srinagar joined through virtual mode.
The University Council deliberated on various matters of academic and administrative importance to further improve the overall functioning of the university.
The meeting accorded in-principle approval to various agenda items and proposals including adoption and inclusion of several provisions as per the guidelines and notifications of UGC and National Education Policy 2020.
The Lieutenant Governor directed the University for regular revision of curriculum and courses, besides introducing new courses in line with the emerging trends and needs of the modern-day world. The University should also give dedicated focus to promotion of local languages and culture of the region, he said.
He further asked the University to start a drive for faculty strengthening, filling up the vacant Teaching / Non-Teaching posts and resolving the promotion related matters under Career Advancement Scheme in fast-track mode.
The Lieutenant Governor also passed necessary directions to the university for streamlining the e-office and timely completion of ongoing projects.
Alok Kumar Rai, Vice Chancellor, Lucknow University; Prof. K.S Chandrasekhar, Vice Chancellor, Cluster University Jammu; Prof. AK Kaul, former Professor, Department of Sociology, BHU Varanasi; Dr Neeraj Sharma, Registrar, Jammu University and other members of the council.(KINS)
LG Sinha Chairs 88th University council meeting of University Of Jammu
