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Hello Jammu News at 9:24:00 PM 0


Kargil, July 2  :   Vice Chancellor, Cluster University of Ladakh C Phunsog today met Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor (CEC), LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan here today.

Deputy Commissioner and CEO LAHDC Kargil, Baseer-ul-Haq, Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil Sonam Chosjor, Registrar Cluster University Ladakh Imteeaz Kacho, Controller Examinations Prof Deskyong Namgyal, besides other concerned officers also attended the meeting.

During the meeting, detailed discussion with regard to the arrangement of temporary office accommodation and identification of land for the establishment of University campus in Kargil district, additional accommodation for starting integrated PG courses, identification of PG courses, establishment of Women’s College, introduction of paramedical courses, staff selection for the newly-established Cluster University besides other related issues was held.

It was decided that Purig Guest House of Tourism Department located at Kurbathang would be handed over to the Cluster University of Ladakh for the establishment of temporary office on rent basis till the establishment of a permanent office complex is made.

The Vice Chancellor proposed that Lower Kurbathang Plateau would be the most ideal place for setting up of the University campus where 4 acres of land would be needed. He also proposed that the land patch near the Aerosports Complex near Kargil Airport as yet another possible option.

The DC Kargil informed the VC that the decision with regard to the identification of land would be taken after the visit of the technical team of the Airport Authority of India (AAI) to the district which would conduct the technical survey for the expansion of Kargil Airport at Kurbathang area.

The DC further said that patch of land measuring 400 kanals near Tharumsa Pashkum could also be considered as an option for setting up of the Cluster University infrastructure.

The meeting was informed that that the first batch of undergraduate courses in the Cluster University is likely to start by February-March 2020.

Meanwhile, the CEC Kargil while expressing satisfaction over the timely start of the modalities of the Cluster University said that the LAHDC Kargil is committed to extend all-out support to ensure that the functioning of the University starts in the right earnest.

The meeting also had a detailed discussion on integrated Islamic Studies and Arabic course, B.Ed and M.Ed integrated courses, B.P.Ed and M.P.Ed Courses, BSc Nursing and Paramedical Courses among other courses in the Cluster University of Ladakh.

It was further decided that Assistant Professors, Lecturers and other subject experts posted outside the district would be brought on deputation to perform teaching duties in different subjects in the Cluster University.

Moreover, discussion was also held for exploring possibilities to engage retired Government employees on contract till the regular staff is selected and positioned.
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Hello Jammu News at 7:37:00 PM 0
Stresses on fast-track completion to avoid disturbance in learning process



JAMMU, APRIL 11: Minister of State for Education, Tourism, Technical Education, Priya Sethi today directed for fast tracking completion of infrastructure development works taken up in the five constituent colleges of   Cluster University Jammu.
She was speaking at a meeting convened to review the pace of progress on the developmental works being executed in these colleges to upgrade infrastructure under the Cluster University initiative.
The meeting was attended by VC Cluster University Jammu Anju Bhasin, Principal Secretary Higher Education, Dr Asgar Samoon, MD JKPCC, Chief Engineer R&B, Executive Engineer R&B, PHE, Sports council, JD Planning Principals of the constituent colleges and other officers of Higher Education department.
It was informed that the work on all projects is going on at steady pace and these would be soon thrown open for the students of the constituent colleges -MAM College, GGM Science College, Government College for Education, SPMR College of Commerce and Government Women College Gandhi Nagar as its constituents.
It was informed in the meeting that mechanical system is in place and remaining work is underway on the swimming pool being developed at MAM College. “To cater the water requirements of the pool, a tube well has been proposed which needs some observation and revised expenditure” the meeting was told. It was informed that the construction of auditorium at MAM College is also going on and the work on the main structure is at final stage of completion.
Expressing displeasure over delay in completion of Swimming Pool, the Minister directed the executing agency to speed up the pending work to avoid further delay. She said the funds for creating water source will be released soon after submission of ‘Observation Report.’  She also directed for close coordination to finish the work on the auditorium and set September 2018 deadline for its completion.
Similarly, the Minister directed the senior officers of HED to inspect status of Science block at MAM College Jammu and come up with findings at an earliest. She also directed for speeding up work on   Toilet Block, Hostel Building, electric wiring etc.  
For the creation of water sports infrastructure at Government Women College Gandhi Nagar, the officers informed the Minister that tendering has been done and the work will be started soon. It was informed that the work on several other projects is also under execution.
“This infrastructure will be used for both training and organising contests, which will give boost to water sports activities and help in producing water sports athletes for the state,” the meeting was informed.
Meanwhile, it was further informed that up-gradation, electrification, renovation and other related development works need to be done at all colleges to avoid inconvenience to students. In this regard, the Minister asked the concerned to make DPRs for the same at an earliest.
The Minister directed Principals to finalize the DPRs, pace up the designing of different works and involve one executing agency for early and speedy completion of the projects.
The Minister also directed for speeding up the construction of approach roads being constructed at some constituent colleges. She reiterated that government was committed to create and improvise the infrastructure to effectively carry out the curricular and co-curricular activities in these colleges.
Later, the Minister also released a multilingual Journal of Higher Education Department containing research articles in Hindi, Dogri, Punjabi and Sanskrit.  

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Hello Jammu News at 8:13:00 PM 0

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 24: Chairing the 83rd meeting of the University Council at Raj Bhavan, Governor N.N. Vohra, Chancellor of the University of Jammu announced that the VCs of the Cluster Universities of Jammu and Kashmir should be invited to attend the University Council meetings of Jammu and Kashmir Universities, respectively.   He emphasized the vital importance of maintaining continued focus on high teaching standards, quality research and strengthening linkages with identified institutions of excellence within the country and abroad. While appreciating the research projects undertaken by the University, he emphasised that state specific research projects should be given high  priority. Besides, it must be ensured that the outcome of the researches undertaken, especially those related to the State should be linked with formulation of policy by the Government. He stresed the importance of initiating research in identified fields in the vast arena of the Humanities, with special focus on the socially relevant issues facing the society.  Chief Minister Ms. Mehbooba Mufti, Pro-Chancellor and Shri Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, Minister for Education also participated in the meeting.
Chancellor advised both the VCs to ensure that the infrastructure development projects are completed timely and particularly urged that sufficient hostel accommodation should be created, in both main as well as offsite campuses, to fully meet the requirements of girl students. He further emphasised that Human Resource Centre of the University should lay down a structured calendar of refresher courses for the teaching as well as non-teaching staff. Chancellor emphasised that quality initiatives, like feedback, should be integrated into the assessment system of the faculty.
Chief Minister Ms. Mufti, Pro-Chancellor, stressed the need to put adequate systems in place to ensure against delays in declaring results as  these cost the students dearly and affect their career prospects.
Vice-Chancellor made a presentation regarding the initiatives and achievements of the University in the last 6 months, highlighting various administrative, academic, financial and examination related reforms.
Registrar, University of Jammu, Dr. Meenakshi Kilam, presented the Agenda and, interalia, the Council approved the introduction of re-evaluation in all the P.G. Diploma Programmes; enforcement  of nominal tuition Fee for given courses;  Revised Statutes governing the Jammu University Entrance Test (JUET) and Adoption of Statutes under Choice Based Credit System in the Undergraduate courses.

In all thirty two agenda items were discussed by the meeting of the University Council which was attended by Prof. Vinayshil Gautam, Founder Director, IIM-K; Prof. V.K. Singh, Director, Indian Institute of Science Education & Research, Bhopal; Prof. Khurshid I. Andrabi, Vice-Chancellor, University of Kashmir;  Sh. Umang Narula, Principal Secretary to Governor; Sh. Navin Kumar Choudhary, Financial Advisor (Universities); Sh. Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary, Planning & Development Department; Prof. Keshav Sharma, Dean Faculty of Business Studies; Prof. Naresh Padha, Dean Faculty of Sciences; Prof. Koushal Samotra, Principal, GCW, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu; Prof. K.S. Charak, President, Jammu University Teachers Association and Dr. D.S. Manhas, President, College Teachers Association.
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Hello Jammu News at 7:26:00 PM 0
Take stock of construction works in constituent institutions
SRINAGAR, JUNE 15: Minister for Education Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari accompanied by Minister for Public Works (R&B) Naeem Akhtar today conducted extensive tour of constituent colleges of Cluster University Srinagar and reviewed the ongoing construction works being carried under Rashtriya Uchchattar Shikhsha Abhiyan (RUSA).
The Ministers were accompanied by Dr Asghar Samoon Commissioner Secretary Higher Education, Prof Sheikh Javid Ahmed, Vice Chancellor, Cluster University Srinagar, Dr Farooq Ahmad Lone Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Abdul Hamid Sheikh, Chief Engineer PWD Kashmir and other senior officers of department of higher education and public works departments.
The Ministers took stock of ongoing works at Government College for Women MA Road Srinagar, SP College Srinagar, College of Education Srinagar, A S College and GDC Bemina.
The joint tour kick started from Women’s College, M A Road where the construction of School of Engineering Technology and Computer Technology is underway.
The ministers were informed that the construction work on the buildings will be completed by March 2018 at the revised cost of Rs 476.77 lakh. The construction of classrooms at the cost of Rs 471.93 lakh will be completed too by the same time.
The Minister for Education directed the officers of the executing agency--R&B department to speed up the pace of work and complete all the construction works taken under RUSA within the given time frame.
On his visit to S P College, the Minister for Education reviewed the construction of Auditorium being constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 544.33 Lakh and construction of classrooms with the project cost of Rs 471.93 lakh.
Bukhari was informed that both the projects will be completed by March 2018. However the construction of Canteen/ Cafeteria, Toilet shall be completed by September 2017 at the estimated cost of Rs 45.04 lakh.
The construction work of School of Teacher Education block and construction of Canteen/Cafeteria, Toilet Block and Miscellaneous at Institute of Advanced Studies in Education (College of Education), M.A Road will be completed by September 2017 at the estimated cost of Rs 308.95 lakh.
On his visit to Amar Singh College, Bukhari observed that there was low progress in the construction. Five blocks including Admin Block, VC’s Office, Humanities block, classrooms, Canteen, Toilet and Central Library blocks are currently under construction under RUSA. He directed the concerned officers to gear up and complete their target within the stipulated timeframe.
At Government Degree College Bemina, the minister reviewed the construction of Hostel Building, Classrooms block, School of Social Science block and Canteen, Toilet and Misc block which is being constructed at the total estimated cost of Rs 929.76 lakh and will be completed by October 2017.

Later, both the Ministers visited the proposed site for Bus Stand at Parimpora and observed that the roads were in dilapidated conditions. They directed the concerned officers to repair the roads at an earliest for smooth flow of traffic and pedestrian movement in the area.
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