Srinagar, Aug 13, KDC: University of Kashmir Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nilofer Khan visited the University’s Kupwara Campus and held a detailed interaction with students, faculty members, civil society representatives, educationists and district administration officials to review the campus’s developmental needs, academic expansion and infrastructure requirements.
The meeting was attended by senior University officers and academicians, including Dean Academic Affairs Prof. Shariefuddin Pirzada, Registrar Prof. Naseer Iqbal, Prof. Pervez Ahmed, Dean, School of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Prof. Mubashir Masoodi, Director Kupwara Campus, Prof. G. M. Rather, Head, Department of Geography & Disaster Management, Chief Proctor Prof. Imtiaz A. Khan, Dr. Ashfaq Zarri, Special Secretary to the VC and Joint Registrar Budget, Altaf Ahmad, Joint Registrar Estates, and Dr. Tanveer Ahmad, Joint Registrar Development.
Officials from the University’s construction division also participated in the meeting, along with representatives of the district administration, including Assistant Commissioner Revenue Peerzada Mumtaz, DFO Kehmil Faisal Farooq, AEE R&B Kupwara, JE, PDD Kupwara and other officials.
Representatives of the civil society and district administration assured full cooperation in the planned development of the campus.
Key issues discussed included demarcation and fencing of University land, road connectivity, student amenities, transportation, hostel facilities, academic expansion and introduction of market-driven, skill-based programmes.
Regarding road connectivity, two feasible options for providing dedicated access to the campus were explored with officers deputed by the district administration.
An on-the-spot GPS survey of the campus land was also conducted by the University’s Department of Geography & Disaster Management in collaboration with the concerned forest division to facilitate accurate demarcation and future development planning.
The Vice-Chancellor stressed the strategic importance of the Kupwara Campus and directed that its development be pursued on priority.
She also issued on-the-spot directions for establishing a high-standard canteen at the campus, with the aim of improving student amenities and creating a better academic environment.
The interaction also focused on strengthening academic offerings and introducing programmes aligned with emerging market requirements and employment opportunities for students. (KDC)
