Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Sept 1: Minister for Education, Sakeena Itoo today conducted a comprehensive review of the academic and administrative functioning of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU), Rajouri, in a high-level meeting held at Civil Secretariat here. The meeting was attended by Vice Chancellor, BGSBU, Prof. Jawaid Iqbal; Additional Chief Secretary, Higher Education department (HED), Shantamanu; Deputy Commissioner Rajouri/Registrar BGSBU, Abhishek Sharma; Director RUSA, Special Secretaries of HED, Director Finance and Director Planning HED and other senior officers of University administration and HED, either in person or through video conferencing. During the meeting, the Minister took detailed assessment of university's progress across multiple fronts, like teaching and research output, infrastructure development, student welfare measures, and other initiatives of the university. During the meeting, Minister Sakeena underlined that BGSBU, being a key higher education hub in the Pir Panjal region, carries a special responsibility in shaping the future of youth through quality education, skill development, and character building. She called upon the university authorities to adopt student-centric initiatives, strengthen placement cells, and enhance digital learning infrastructure to keep pace with national and global standards. While reviewing the progress of ongoing infrastructure projects in the University, the Minister directed the administration to ensure timely completion of these projects. She further stressed on the officers to initiate only those new infrastructure projects in the University which deem necessary for its smooth functioning. She also instructed the university administration to complete the renovation works on hostels in a time bound manner so that the students can stay there comfortably and with ease.
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