Jammu, Apr 8 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday chaired the 2nd meeting of the University Council of Cluster University of Srinagar at Lok Bhavan, Jammu, where several key academic and administrative reforms were discussed and approved.
As per news agency Kashmir News Corner — KNC, The meeting was attended by Prof Mohammad Mobin, Vice Chancellor Cluster University Srinagar; Prof Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu; Prof K.S Chandrasekhar, Vice Chancellor, Cluster University Jammu; Shailendra Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Department; Dr Mandeep K. Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor; Prof Rama Shanker Dubey, former Vice Chancellor, Central University of Gujarat; Prof P.K. Abdul Aziz, former Vice Chancellor Aligarh Muslim University; Prof Syed Wilayat Hussain Rizvi, Registrar, Cluster University Srinagar, and other members of the Council.
The University Council accorded in-principle approval to various agenda items and proposals, including establishment of Abdul Ahad Azad Chair and adoption of postgraduate curriculum framework under NEP 2020 as per UGC guidelines.
The Lieutenant Governor directed the Cluster University Srinagar to implement targeted reforms aimed at strengthening academic excellence and improving student welfare. He also called for full implementation of e-office systems to modernize university administration and enhance efficiency.
He emphasized the need for uniform recruitment rules for non-teaching staff across universities in the Union Territory to ensure transparency and streamline the process.
The Lieutenant Governor further directed increased youth participation under “Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect” and other national integration programmes, while stressing intensified awareness campaigns under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.
“Universities and educational institutions must discharge their responsibility towards society and lead the fight against drug menace,” he said.
Earlier, Vice Chancellor Prof Mohammad Mobin presented the progress report of the university, while the Registrar placed various agenda items before the Council for consideration and ratification. (KNC)
