KU VC reviews courses, amenities at north Campus

Srinagar, Oct 14: To interact with the newly enrolled students of the north Campus, University of Kashmir (KU), Delina, Baramulla, and to focus on the amenities and facilities available to them, Vice Chancellor Prof Nilofer Khan visited the campus on Monday to review the services and programmes being offered to the student community.

During her visit, Prof. Khan inaugurated a research lab at the Department of Botany and interacted with faculty and coordinators of various departments, discussing ways to enhance the quality of education and address any challenges faced by faculty and students.

She urged the students to work as a team to make the campus green, clean, and conducive to a vibrant research environment.

Prof. Khan also inaugurated the Girls’ Hostel at North Campus, Lower Delina, marking her first visit to the hostel, where she assessed the amenities available to the residents.

On the occasion, Prof. Nilofer Khan stated: "The university is committed to providing a conducive learning environment that encourages both academic excellence and holistic development. The new research lab will open up more avenues for innovative research, particularly in areas that can have a significant impact on society."

She assured the development of more infrastructure to meet the needs of the increased admissions in various newly introduced courses in Botany, Computer Science, and Engineering.

“Make the most of the opportunities available, and the administration will continue to support and enhance the facilities across all the satellite campuses,” she reiterated.

KU Registrar Prof. Naseer Iqbal emphasized the importance of ongoing upgrades to the campus infrastructure, suggesting the construction of fabricated structures for the Engineering, Management Studies, English, and Computer Sciences departments.

"The North Campus has consistently demonstrated growth, and we remain committed to furthering this trajectory," he said, advising students to stay in the campus hostel to save daily commuting time.

He also stressed the importance of student feedback in guiding KU’s developmental plans.

Director of North Campus Dr. Sheikh Ghulam Mohammad highlighted the role of the new research lab in encouraging a culture of curiosity and innovation among students.

"The Vice Chancellor's visit is an encouraging gesture for both the faculty and students, reaffirming KU’s support for academic initiatives and infrastructure development at the North Campus," he said, adding that the Vice Chancellor’s visit, especially to the girls' hostel, underscores the university’s focus on ensuring student welfare.

The visit included a series of activities, including an event on drug de-addiction, which featured a prize distribution ceremony for a quiz competition held under the “Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.”