Lays foundation stone of new campus of Cluster University, Jammu
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha laid the foundation stone of a new campus of Cluster University, Jammu, today and called on the educational institutions to prepare market-ready skilled workforce, an official press release informed.
It said Sinha highlighted the significant role of universities and educational institutions in realizing the growing aspirations of the society and the nation.
“Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, institutions and access to quality education are making valuable contributions to concerned sectors,” he said.
The LG also talked about the reforms introduced in the higher education sector in J&K over the last few years.
“The Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir is witnessing phenomenal expansion of the education sector, which in turn is addressing the vital need of development, enhancing human capital and strengthening a larger vision of nation-building,” the LG said.
He impressed upon the colleges under Cluster University to harness the opportunities and improve, reorient and prepare a market-ready skilled workforce.
The LG also congratulated the Vice Chancellor, Cluster University of Jammu, Prof Bechan Lal on successful completion of his tenure as VC and wished him good health and all the success in future.
Alok Kumar, Principal Secretary Higher Education; Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner Jammu; senior officials, principals of associated colleges, heads of departments and faculty members of Cluster University of Jammu were present on the occasion at Raj Bhawan.
