Vows for adopting student-centric initiatives, strengthening placement cells, digital learning infrastructure
SRINAGAR: Minister for Education, Sakeena Itoo today conducted a comprehensive review of the academic and administrative functioning of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU), Rajouri, in a high-level meeting held at Civil Secretariat here.
The meeting was attended by Vice Chancellor, BGSBU, Prof. Jawaid Iqbal; Additional Chief Secretary, Higher Education department (HED), Shantamanu; Deputy Commissioner Rajouri/Registrar BGSBU, Abhishek Sharma; Director RUSA, Special Secretaries of HED, Director Finance and Director Planning HED and other senior officers of University administration and HED, either in person or through video conferencing.
During the meeting, the Minister took a detailed assessment of the university’s progress across multiple fronts, like teaching and research output, infrastructure development, student welfare measures, and other initiatives of the university.
During the meeting, Minister Sakeena underlined that BGSBU, being a key higher education hub in the Pir Panjal region, carries a special responsibility in shaping the future of youth through quality education, skill development, and character building. She called upon the university authorities to adopt student-centric initiatives, strengthen placement cells, and enhance digital learning infrastructure to keep pace with national and global standards.
While reviewing the progress of ongoing infrastructure projects in the University, the Minister directed the administration to ensure the timely completion of these projects. She further stressed on the officers to initiate only those new infrastructure projects in the University that are deemed necessary for its smooth functioning.
She also instructed the university administration to complete the renovation works on hostels in a time-bound manner so that the students can stay there comfortably and with ease.
While reviewing the Human Resource position of the university, the Minister directed the officers to engage teaching staff on an academic arrangement basis in courses having the maximum roll of students till the vacant positions are filled on a regular basis. She also called upon the University administration that students from remote and marginalised communities should be facilitated at the university and adequate support through scholarships, remedial coaching, and mentorship programs should be provided to them on regular basis.
The Minister also lauded the University administration for the record number of admissions in the current session and assured them of the government’s full support in addressing its requirements. She reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening higher education in Jammu and Kashmir and lauded the efforts of BGSBU in fostering academic excellence across the region.
During the meeting, Deputy Commissioner Rajouri/Registrar BGSBU presented a detailed presentation on the functioning of the University.
