KU joins national pledge led by AIU

Srinagar, May 28: The University of Kashmir (KU) joined hands with the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) in the conduct of the nationwide youth pledge event titled “Yuva Shakti, Bharat Ki Shakti – One Youth, One Nation, One Resolve” on 28th May 2025 at 11:00 am.

Held simultaneously across five regions of India, this initiative brought together students in a moment of shared patriotic commitment, civic unity, and national pride. At the University of Kashmir, hundreds of students gathered to take the National Youth Pledge, inspired by the ideals of Atmanirbhar Bharat, Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, and the inclusive vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. From the northern region of Bharat, the students of the University of Kashmir joined the national moment of unity by participating in the “Yuva Shakti, Bharat Ki Shakti” pledge. More than a ceremonial act, this gathering was a heartfelt declaration that the youth of the region stand in full resolve with the rest of the nation.

Through this collective voice, the University of Kashmir affirmed that patriotism knows no borders, and that every region, every campus, and every student is an equal stakeholder in the making of a united, self-reliant, and inclusive Bharat.

The pledge was led by Vice-Chancellor KU, Prof. Nilofer Khan, and was preceded by a cultural invocation and addresses by Registrar KU, Prof. Naseer Iqbal, and Prof. Pervez Ahmad, Dean Students' Welfare KU.

Prof. Khan, while taking the pledge, said: “The strength of our nation lies in the unity and dedication of its youth. Initiatives like this reaffirm our commitment to a vibrant and inclusive Bharat.” This event was a living and pronounced message of inclusivity, unity in diversity, and youth empowerment, echoing the call for a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

The University of Kashmir expresses deep gratitude to AIU for its leadership and vision and reaffirms its commitment to nurturing students who stand ready to serve and lead India forward.