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SRINAGAR

Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Monday said that accessibility of students to subjects of advanced science and technology with highest market-prospects can be achieved by building the educational faculties in the state universities as per modern requirements and at par with the reputed higher educational institutions of the country.

Omar Abdullah said that the focus of the Government during the last over five years has been on the expansion and consolidation of educational sector in the State which resulted in the establishment of new universities and strengthening the existing ones. He said while attention was paid to improve the infrastructure, introduction of modern subjects in the universities was also pursued greatly. He said most of the universities in the State are now offering subjects of modern relevance to the students.

Reviewing the progress of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) at a high level meeting here today, the Chief Minister who is also Chancellor of the University received power point presentation on the progress and achievements of the University and its futuristic programmes for growth and development.

The Minister for Higher Education, Mohammad Akbar Lone, Minister for Haj and Auqaf, Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed, Vice Chancellor of BGSBU, Prof. I. A. Hamal, Principal Secretary, Planning and Development, B. R. Sharma, Commissioner Secretary, Higher Education, Mushtaq Ahmad, Registrar, M. R. Chowdhary and various senior officers were also present in the meeting.

The VC in his opening remarks gave overview of the achievements and growth registered by the University since its inception particularly during the last five years. He also highlighted some issues requiring attention of the Government for addressing.

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