Commissioner Secretary, Higher Education Department, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon today reviewed the functioning of regional centre of IIMC.
The meeting was also attended by Director General IIMC, K G Suresh, Advisor Constructions, IIMC MI&B, R N Roy, Deputy Registrar, IIMC MI&B, PVK Roy and Special Officer IIMC Jammu, M Khajuria.
The meeting was informed that MoU for establishment of permanent campus of regional centre of IIMC, Jammu has been signed between the State Higher Education Department and Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India.
It was also informed that land measuring 122 kanals has been acquired for establishment of the main campus against compensation of Rs 124.46 lacs provided by the State Government.
Director General IIMC, MI&B informed that master plan is being prepared for overall functioning of IIMC, Jammu which would enhance the intake capacity of the institution. It was informed that 10-15% seats shall exclusively be reserved for the aspiring students of J&K State.
Dr Asgar Samoon assured full support of the department for establishment of the institution. He informed that the approach road has already been developed for the main campus site and water and electric facilities shall soon be provided by the state Government.
IIMC, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India also released its prestigious journal – ‘the Communicator’ on the occasion. (PTK)
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Asgar Samoon appreciates role of Government Colleges in SDGs awareness
Commissioner Secretary, Higher Education Department, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon today convened a meeting to promote awareness on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in various colleges of Jammu region.
Dr Samoon discussed the status of 17 SDGs in detail with 17 selected Principals of Jammu region.
He appreciated the role of government colleges in promoting awareness about UN SDGs which, he said, will go a long way in helping the state and the country in achieving their targets. He also advised the College Principals for opening of Peace Clubs and Gandhi Centres in respective colleges.
Padmashree awardee, S P Verma, President Gandhi Global Family, J&K informed the meeting about the significance of SDGs and urged the colleges for establishing peace clubs, holding goal specific seminars, besides celebrating various UN days.
17 colleges of Jammu region were selected with each college being assigned one goal for generating mass awareness. The colleges included GDC Samba, GDC Reasi, GDC Poonch, GCW Gandhi Nagar, GDC Rajouri, GDC Kishtwar, Commerce, GDC Udhampur, M.A.M College, GGCW Parade ,GDC R.S. Pura, GDC Paloura, GDC Akhnnoor, GDC Ramban , GDC Doda and GDC Kathua.
S P Varma disclosed that Gandhi Global family will facilitate 17 students, one each from these 17 institutions to visit UN Head Quarters, New Delhi. (PTK)