KU condoles demise

Srinagar, Feb 24: The University of Kashmir (KU) Saturday condoled the demise of renowned educationist and psychologist, Prof Abdul Gani Madhosh who passed away on Saturday after a brief illness.

A statement of KU issued here said that extending her condolences to Prof Madhosh’s family, KU Vice Chancellor Prof Nilofer Khan said that the passing of Prof Madhosh was an irreplaceable loss to the educational fraternity and that his legacy would continue to inspire generations to come.

“Prof Madhosh was a stalwart in the field of education policy and planning. We mourn the loss of a revered figure in the educational community. Our thoughts and prayers are with Prof Madhosh’s family, friends, and colleagues. May his soul rest in peace,” she said.

KU Registrar, Prof Nasser Iqbal said that Prof Madhosh was a distinguished educational expert and researcher, widely recognised for his significant contributions to the field of education, emphasising and promoting non-formal education.

“His dedication to enhancing educational practices and his commitment to nurturing future generations has left a lasting impression on the educational landscape,” Prof Iqbal said. “Throughout his career, Prof Madhosh inspired countless students, colleagues, and aspiring educators with his wisdom, insight, and passion for learning. His legacy will continue to resonate through the lives he touched and the knowledge he imparted.”

Later in the day, the KU fraternity led by Registrar Prof Iqbal held a condolence meeting to mourn the demise of Prof Madhosh and to express sympathies and condolences to the bereaved family.

The university observed a minute’s silence as a mark of respect to Prof Madhosh.

Deans of various schools, heads of different departments, officers from the administration, teaching and non-teaching staff of the Department of Education, other KU teachers, scholars, and students attended the condolence meeting.

Dean of the School of Social Sciences, Prof M Y Ganai and Head of the Department of Education, Prof Mahmood Ahmad Khan also spoke on the occasion.