Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 30: To foster innovation and entrepreneurship skills among students, the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) signed key Memorandum of Understanding with three Government colleges of Kashmir.
The MoU by the Department of Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (CIED) of IUST, was signed with Government Degree College (GDC) for Women Anantnag, Pulwama and GDC Awantipora in the presence of Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof Shakil Romshoo along with other dignitaries and Principals of the concerned colleges.
In the inaugural remarks, Director CIED, Dr Parvez Mir emphasised the role of innovation centre in opening up the spaces for skill-oriented programs and helping students to overcome unemployment crises in the backdrop of National Education Policy (NEP).
Explaining the broader purpose of MoUs, Dean Research Prof A H Moon opined that it aims to build an ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship among academic hubs, in which colleges play a major role.
Later, Dean Academic Affairs, Prof Manzoor Malik stressed on the need for innovation right from the college level. He also stressed the need to bridge the gap between universities and colleges so that both can be mutually benefit.
Principal GDC for Women Anantnag, Dr Irfan ul Majid hoped that this initiative will prove beneficial for the students and help them explore different opportunities. Principal GDC for Women Pulwama, Dr Yasmeen Farooq sought the constant guidance and support of university to help students in training and honing their skills.
Delivering the keynote speech, Vice Chancellor of IUST, Prof Shakil Romshoo thanked the guests and Principals of Colleges while laying stress on the importance of collaboration. He said the university has not only played a key role in excelling the academics and skilful growth among the students of UT but also in the rest of the country.
“More interaction between Universities and Colleges will in-turn benefit the students in longer run,” said the Vice Chancellor and called upon other colleges to follow the suit.
Prof Rumaan Bashir, HoD Computer Science, IUST, presented the vote of thanks. Principal GDC Awantipora, Prof Zahida Naseem along with Finance Officer Sameer Wazir; Dr Kaisar Javeed, Associate Professor Department of Computer Science; Dr Faroze Ahmad, Associate Professor ECE; Dr Asifa Baba Assistant Prof Department of E&C and other heads and Professors from IUST graced the occasion with their presence.
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