SMVDU Makes Mark Among India's Top 100 Universities: LG

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Jammu- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday congratulated the management, faculty, staff and students of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University for making its mark among the top 100 universities in the country, in a short span of time.

“It is inspiring to see the university's transformation into a multi-disciplinary institution, in line with the National Education Policy. The increasing enrolment in programs like Design Your Own Degree, B.Tech-Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and MSc Data Science is also impressive,” Sinha said.

Sinha delivered the inaugural address at 22nd Foundation Day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University through video conference.

Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor said Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University today stands as a beacon of knowledge, innovation, inspiration and cultural pride of Jammu & Kashmir, recognized and respected not only at national but global level.

“Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University is playing an important role in creating human resources in accordance with the global changes. In its journey the University has blossomed into an institution of excellence, nurturing minds and transforming lives,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

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The Lieutenant Governor announced that the long pending persistent demand of non-teaching employees of the University belonging to lower middle level and below has been fulfilled.

“As per the approval accorded all non-teaching employees of this category who were earlier on 05 years contract system and whose contract period were continuously renewed shall now be regularised and the contract system is hereby removed.

This decision reaffirms our commitment to fairness, talent retention, and professional growth. This move will strengthen the foundation of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University and provide the employees with a renewed sense of stability in their jobs, empowering them to contribute to the university's development with even greater confidence and dedication,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

The Lieutenant Governor called upon the faculty members to develop a skill-driven learning environment in the campus.

“We have the onerous responsibility of preparing the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, architects and skilled professionals in the country,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

The Lieutenant Governor also encouraged the students to dedicate the skills and knowledge they acquired at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University to contribute to nation-building.

He observed that the creation of a developed India and the prosperity of the society are the criteria for the usefulness of education. He asked the Alumni to address the needs of the society and contribute to improving the university.

The Lieutenant Governor also paid homage to the citizens who have lost their lives during the recent natural calamities in Kishtwar and Kathua.

“With a whole-of-government approach, relief work is underway on a war footing. I have also spoken to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Home Minister Amit Shah and the Government of India is fully committed to proper rehabilitation of the affected families as quickly as possible,” he further said.

Baldev Raj, Member of Legislative Assembly; Ashok Bhan and Gunjan Rana- Members of Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board; Shantmanu, Additional Chief Secretary, Higher Education; Prof. Pragati Kumar, Vice-Chancellor,Mata Vaishno Devi University; Sachin Kumar Vaishya, CEO Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board; senior officials, faculty members, staff, and students of Mata Vaishno Devi University were present.

Meets Khelo India Water Sports Festival Mascot

Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha Tuesday met the Mascot of Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025.
The Lieutenant Governor extended his best wishes to the Sports Authority of India (SAI), J&K Sports Council, and all the participating players and officials of the 3-day Khelo India Water Sports Festival, scheduled to be held from August 21 to 23 at the iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar.
The event is conceived as a celebration of Jammu Kashmir's culture and ecology. The Mascot of the Khelo India Water Sports Festival is inspired by the Himalayan Kingfisher, which reflects adventure, energy and profound connect to the nature.
More than 800 athletes and officials from 28 states/ union territories will be participating in Competitive sports events of rowing, canoeing and kayaking. The Water Sports Festival will also feature demonstration events like water skiing, dragon boat and shikara race.
Sarmad Hafeez, Commissioner Secretary Social Welfare; Nuzhat Gul, Secretary, J&K Sports Council; Mamta Shree Ojha, Director, Khelo India Games, SAI and officials of Sports Authority of India and J&K Sports Council were present on the occasion at Raj Bhawan.

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