JAMMU, Mar 28: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Higher Education Department to strategize a forward-looking roadmap for advancing higher education and steering Higher Educational Institutions in Jammu and Kashmir towards excellence.
The meeting was attended by the Vice-Chancellors of various Universities; Commissioner Secretary, HED; Registrars of the Universities; Director Colleges; and other senior officers of the department.
Emphasising the need for institutional accountability and time-bound reforms, the Chief Secretary directed all HEIs to formulate their own actionable plans for implementation of reform measures recommended during the 5th Chief Secretaries’ Conference chaired by the Prime Minister himself.
He stressed strict adherence to timelines and called for a results-oriented approach without any laxity. He observed that these reform measures are closely aligned with the National Education Policy 2020 and form a strong foundation for achieving the objectives envisioned for higher education institutions in the Union Territory.
Taking a detailed review of faculty positions and student enrollment across universities and colleges, the Chief Secretary directed that faculty vacancies be filled up to at least 90 percent by August this year, underscoring that quality education hinges on adequate and competent teaching staff.
He stressed that courses with low demand or outdated content should be phased out and replaced with emerging, technology-driven programmes that align with market needs and student aspirations.
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