Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday chaired the 2nd meeting of the University Council of the Cluster University of Srinagar at Lok Bhavan, Jammu.
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 LG; 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, an official press release informed.
It said the University Council accorded in-principle approval to various agenda items and proposals, including the establishment of the Abdul Ahad Azad Chair and the adoption of the postgraduate curriculum framework under NEP 2020 as per UGC guidelines.
The LG directed the Cluster University Srinagar to implement targeted reforms aimed at bolstering academic excellence and student welfare. He further directed the university to implement the e-office systems fully to modernize university administration and enhance operational efficiency.
The LG emphasized the need for uniformity in recruitment rules for non-teaching positions across all universities within the Union Territory to ensure a transparent and streamlined process.
He directed the Cluster University Srinagar for increased youth participation under the “Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect” and various other national integration programmes. He also called for intensifying the awareness campaigns under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.
“Universities and educational institutions must discharge their responsibility towards the society and lead the fight against drug menace,” the LG said.
Prof. Mohammad Mobin, Vice Chancellor Cluster University Srinagar presented the progress report of the University. The Registrar of the University presented the various agenda items before the Council for report, consideration and ratification
