Conduct research on projects related to J&K, says Governor

Tribune News Service

Jammu, April 26

Governor NN Vohra today said in research arena, some projects must relate to finding practical solutions to the problems of J&K.

He further said likewise in arena of security studies, the socio-economic and political implications of the cross-LoC trade and bus services between India and Pakistan could be gainfully studied, as perhaps the Chinese Economic Corridor through PoK and Pakistan.

The Governor was speaking at the fourth court meeting of the Central University of Jammu held at its main campus in Raya Suchani (Bagala), Samba, today.

He observed that the Vice Chancellor should redouble efforts for completing the university’s infrastructure within a definite timeframe and advised that a scientific survey should be carried out to map the groundwater potential at the site of the university.

Vice Chancellor Prof Ashok Aima made a presentation about the activities undertaken over the past two years and highlighted the achievements with respect to academics, research, national and global MoUs, induction of new programmes and development works being undertaken on the main campus.

The university has also opened a Kendriya Vidyalaya for facilitating admissions to the aspirants of the university employees and residents of Samba district.

Meanwhile, an MoU was also signed between the Central University of Jammu with the National Council of Rural Institute, under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, for promoting rural community engagement and social responsibility among the students.

Earlier, the Governor inaugurated a Kendriya Vidyalaya of the Central University of Jammu at Raya Suchani village, Bagla, Samba district.