Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 24: Air Vice Marshal, Anil Khosla, Vice-Chancellor, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Prof Sudhir K Jain, former DG Police and Member Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Dr Ashok Bhan, Principal Secretary Power Development Department and PCCF today called on Governor N N Vohra at Raj Bhavan.
Air Vice Marshal Anil Khosla, Air Officer Commanding, J&K, briefed the Governor about the IAF’s role and responsibilities in the State.
The Governor lauded the valuable support extended by the Indian Air Force in support of the logistical arrangements for the ongoing Parliamentary elections and for the rescue, relief and evacuation operations carried out during the recent prolonged spell of bad weather in the State.
Prof Sudhir K Jain, Vice Chancellor, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University briefed the Governor about the to date status of the ongoing teaching programmes and the infrastructure development projects; steps being taken to fill up vacant faculty positions; preparation for the ensuing admissions to Academic Session 2014-15, and the measures underway to boost research activities in the various departments. He apprised the Governor about the conferences recently held in the Varisty and about the on going co- curricular activities in the campus.
The Governor advised Prof Jain to enforce sustained initiatives to improve the standards of teaching and research and disciplined conduct at all levels.
Dr Bhan informed the Governor about his feedback on the existing systems and procedures which relate to Yatra management. The Governor requested Dr Bhan to particularly focus on all aspects of security management of the pilgrimage and to also advise him about the more effective utilizations of the Spiritual Growth Centre at Katra.
A K Mehta, Principal Secretary, Power Development Department briefed the Governor about various initiatives of the department to launch new hydro power projects and maintain optimum transmission and distribution of electricity in the State. The measures required to meet the challenges faced by the department were also discussed.
Abhai Kumar, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests briefed the Governor about the efforts being made by his department to carry out afforestation in the State.
The Governor and Mr. Kumar discussed issues related to conservation of bio-diversity, soil and water conservation and the steps being taken by the department to ensure against environmental pollution and increase the application of new techniques and technologies to maintain and enhance forest cover in the State.
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