Pursue transformation that positions BGSBU as centre of excellence: LG Sinha to University’s Executive Council

STC NEWS DESK
JAMMU, JANUARY 11 (STC): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has directed the Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) Rajouri, to take a comprehensive review of university’s existing curriculum, envisioning a strategic transformation that positions Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University as a centre of excellence.
He was chairing the 9th meeting of Executive Council of at Lok Bhavan today.
The Lieutenant Governor asked the Executive Council to focus on educating tomorrow and create learning spaces in the university for the next generation.
He called for renewed commitment to skill-centric education and institutional accountability. He directed the University to focus on curriculum development and attractive courses of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and emerging digital technologies aligned with the evolving needs and career aspirations of the students.
“By shaping minds, we can shape the brighter future of India. The future of nation begins in the University campus, so we must reimagine education for the brighter tomorrow, design curriculum which inspires innovation and cutting-edge research,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor emphasized that the University must identify and provide innovative solutions to the localized problems of tribal areas and ensure opportunities to tribal students.
He also highlighted the need to increase student enrolment and modernizing operations through the complete implementation of the e-office system.
The Lieutenant Governor issued directions for holding the convocation, and conducting the University’s Executive Council meetings after every six months.
He also directed the University to facilitate active student engagement in flagship awareness programs of the Government of India and the UT administration.
Meanwhile, the Executive Council discussed several important academic and administrative issues and gave in-principle approval to various agenda points presented during the meeting.
The meeting also discussed important matters pertaining to admissions, recruitment, introduction of new Academic Programmes, faculty career advancement, infrastructure development including all Nursing Colleges and other reforms to bring further qualitative improvement in the overall functioning of the University.
Prof. Jawaid Iqbal, Vice Chancellor, BGSBU presented various Agenda items before the Executive Council for approval and ratification.
Remarkably, the Lieutenant Governor also laid the e-foundation stone for various infrastructure projects in Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University including Girls Hostel for Nursing students (G+1), new main Gate and Indoor Games Complex under PM-USHA (Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan), and Rooftop Solar Power Plant (1 MW).

(Straight Talk Communications)