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Excelsior Correspondent
RAJOURI, Dec 15: Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) here today celebrated its 20th foundation day with great fervour.
Prof. Qayoom Hussain, Vice Chancellor, Cluster University of Srinagar was chief guest on the occasion while Prof. Akbar Masood, BGSBU Vice Chancellor presided over the function.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Akbar Masood said that BGSB University, over the years, has emerged as a popular academic destination for the students of J&K and has created its own distinctive niche for academic pursuits in this hinterland.
“After achieving many milestones in recent years, it now looks forward to sustained future development to occupy the coveted position amongst the national institutions in general and those of J&K in particular,” he maintained.
The chief guest Prof. Qayoom Hussain said that in the shortest span of time, BGSB University has made its mark in the national and international circles of academic excellence.
He applauded the efforts of Vice Chancellor BGSBU Prof. Akbar Masood for bringing various important initiatives to transform the University into a centre of excellence in academics and research.
On this occasion the Vice Chancellor felicitated some prominent alumni who have made a significant mark in the career and are serving various Government and private institutions.
Faculty members and staff of the University holding additional charges and significantly contributing to the corporate life of the University were also felicitated.
Dr. A.A Shah, Dean Academic Affairs presented the welcome address and highlighted various achievements of the University.
Mohd Ishaq, Registrar of the University proposed the vote of thanks.
Proceedings of the programme were conducted by Najam Rauf and Uzma Firdous.