Cluster Universities should emerge as paragons of excellence: J&K Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo
Jammu, May 3
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Friday deliberated on addressing key challenges and strategise effective solutions to enhance the functioning of Cluster Universities of Jammu and Srinagar transforming them into beacons of educational innovation and excellence.
The Chief Secretary, while chairing a meeting to assess the issues concerning both the Cluster Universities, emphasised that the goal for these institutions is to emerge as paragons of excellence, not only within the region but also as models to be replicated across the country.
Principal Secretary, Higher Education Department, Alok Kumar, Vice-Chancellors of Cluster University Jammu, Professor Bechan Lal and Cluster University Srinagar, Professor Qayyum Hussain, Director General Budget, Director Colleges and other concerned attended the meeting.
Addressing the meeting, the Chief Secretary reiterated government’s commitment towards extending comprehensive support to the cluster universities. He detailed review of several issues concerning working of the universities which inter alia included creation of posts, formulation of rules for the deputation of staff from Higher Education Department, and other administrative concerns.
Both Vice-Chancellors elaborated on the challenges they face, encompassing the creation of teaching and non-teaching positions, resource allocation, and introduction of new academic programmes.
During the deliberations, CUS V-C emphasised the imperative need for the universities to adhere to the guidelines set forth by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and elevate the higher education landscape in Jammu and Kashmir.
