Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired the 87th meeting of the University Council of the University of Jammu at Raj Bhavan today.
During the meeting, deliberations were held on various agenda items to bring a paradigm shift in overall functioning of the university, an official press release informed.
It said Prof. Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu presented the vision document of the university highlighting the new initiatives for building a culture of start-ups and innovation, dissolving boundaries evolving education, promoting trans-disciplinary and holistic education, establishing Skill, Incubation, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre, promoting quality research and education for societal relevance and engagement, introducing new academic programmes, transferring knowledge into action, promoting national integration and sports, alumni/student recognitions, good practices and enhancing global visibility of the university.
The LG said the vision document presented by the Vice Chancellor Jammu University outlines the values and aspirations and it will take the university to greater heights and realize the ultimate goal of academic excellence.
The LG emphasized on outcome assessment and increasing graduate employability. He also called for a study based on the vision document’s objective to assess the impact on economic growth and social progress.
“We are moving ahead with new resolve in the education sector. We have high expectations from the Higher Education Council in developing a roadmap to restore the ancient glory of Jammu Kashmir in the education sector and using knowledge to enhance its growth and development,” observed the LG.
The LG, who is the Chancellor of the University, also reviewed the measures taken for effective implementation of National Education Policy-2020.
The LG directed the university administration to ensure that the reservation policy of the UT government is fully implemented.
The LG sought active participation of universities and reputed educational institutions in the successful conduct of the ensuing G20 event in Jammu & Kashmir. He further asked the universities to conduct seminars and discussions at the G20 conference.
The LG also invited valuable suggestions from the members of the council for effective and result-oriented execution of the vision document.
A threadbare discussion was held on Digital & Green Initiatives; reforms in examinations; promotion of regional languages, culture, art & heritage; capacity building of faculty; strengthening industry-academia society interface; promoting experiential learning; curriculum development as per requirement of the market; hand-holding in skill development & entrepreneurship and future requirements of the university.
Empowering women by way of establishing the ‘Non-Collegiate Women’s Education Board’ to promote capacity building, literacy and employment among the young girls/women and developing University of Jammu as a vibrant & thriving hub of cultural & co-curricular activities were also discussed, the press release said.
It said the Council further held discussion on a common admission portal for all the universities of the J&K UT; sharing of human resources between universities; 360 degree feedback system; identifying gaps in implementation of NEP-2020; creation of digital database of universities; sharing of resources; adherence to the biometric attendance; Nasha Mukti Abhiyaan etc.
Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to LG; Dr Arun Kumar Mehta; Chief Secretary; Alok Kumar, Principal Secretary, Higher Education Department; Prof Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor, Jammu University and all the Council Members were present in the meeting.
