Category: EDUCATION

SRINAGAR, MAY 27: Sri Pratap College and Department of Wildlife today jointly took a pledge for wildlife conservation and protection of the environment in a programme organized under the banner of India’s Presidency of G20.

The pledge was taken by the students of the college and the representative officials of the Department of Wildlife in recognition of the importance of preserving wildlife and their habitats to reflect the commitment of both organizations towards a sustainable future for our planet’s precious wildlife and ecosystems.

The pledge incorporated commitments to educate students, staff, and the general public about wildlife conservation, prevention of wildlife crime, conduct research and monitoring, and collaborate with other organizations and stakeholders to develop and implement effective conservation strategies based on scientific evidence.

The principal of the College Prof. (Dr) Gh Jeelani Qurashi presided over the event and assured the student gathering of taking such initiatives on priority in the future as well.

“We are proud to take this pledge for wildlife conservation and protection of the environment,” said the representative of the college. “We recognize the importance of preserving our wildlife and their habitats for the health and well-being of our planet and future generations. We are committed to working with the Department of Wildlife and other stakeholders to achieve this common goal”, he added.

The officials from the Department of Wildlife also expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration and the commitment to conservation, adding, “We are excited to work with S P College Srinagar and other stakeholders towards wildlife conservation and protection of the environment. This is an important step towards ensuring a sustainable future for our planet’s biodiversity”.

The pledge is expected to have far-reaching results for greater awareness and action toward wildlife conservation and environmental protection among students and the general public.

SRINAGAR, MAY 25: Department of Chemistry, Sri Pratap college, today organized a One Day Seminar on the theme ‘Green Chemistry for Sustainable Development Goals’, here.

The seminar was the third in the series of lectures to commemorate National Technology Day under India’s G20 presidency.

The invited speaker, Dr. Imtiyaz Ahmad Wani, deliberated in detail about the importance of Green Chemistry in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with relevant examples. The talk was participatory in nature with frequent queries and explanations addressed aptly by the speaker.

The speaker also suggested methods to incorporate Green Chemistry at UG and PG levels.

Earlier, the head of the department, Prof. Saadat Hassan Kar in his introductory speech emphasized the importance of sustainable developmental goals vis-a-vis green chemistry.

This was followed by special remarks by the Principal Prof. (Dr) Gh Jeelani Qurashi wherein he laid stress on the use of green chemistry as a means of achieving sustainable development goals and highlighted the role of students as agents of change.

The programme included student participation sessions as well. Hamid Javed of IG 10th semester discussed the successful green synthesis methods used by him in his project versus the conventional methods.

This was followed by two practical demonstrations highlighting the benefits of green methods over conventional methods by Azra Manzoor of IG 6th semester and Syed Muneesa of IG 9th semester.

The proceedings of the event were conducted by Prof. Ruheena Tabasum and the event concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Dr. Asif Iqbal Bhat.

Awantipora, May 25: IUST rolls out implementation of PMKVY 4.0 and inaugurated Kalam Academy of Skill Development and Training. On this occasion, Shri Alok Kumar IRS who was the chief guest congratulated the IUST for its efforts towards the implementation of the Skilling mission through Govt’s flagship programme. He said that the programme aims to bridge the skill gaps and guarantee the employability of the youth and contribute in the Country’s march towards progress and prosperity. He further said that nothing is more empowering than acquiring skills which opens up opportunities.

In his address, Prof Shakil Ahmad Romshoo expressed thanks to the government in lending support to IUST, in its initiatives. He said that in this age of innovation and entrepreneurship, where rapid technological advances create skill gaps, initiatives like PMKVY are significant. He outlined different measures being taken in the IUST at its Centre of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development, Design and Innovation Centre and cited the accomplishments made towards supporting the Start-Up ecosystem and inculcating Innovative spirit among the youth. He also talked about NEP 2020 implementation and said that at IUST emphasis is being laid on multidisciplinary leaning, inculcation of innovative spirit, introduction of vocational courses in different areas of contemporary relevance etc.

The Chief guest later took a tour of different facilities of the campus and appreciated the growth of the university. He visited CIED, departments of Food Sciences and Technology and Computer Science and engineering and inaugurated the Skill development programmes. He appreciated IUST on its achievements and congratulated the Vice chancellor and Director CIED for 3.5 Star ranking awarded by the Institution Innovation Council of Ministry of Educating, GoI, in recognition of the efforts towards promotion of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and start up culture. The Programme was coordinated by Dean Research Prof Ayaz Hassan Moon and attended by Dean Academic Affairs, Registrar, Finance Officer, Deans of Schools, and others.

Prof. Yoshiro Azuma delivers Special Talk

SRINAGAR, MAY 19: To commemorate the National Technology Day in the backdrop of G20 Summit, lecture series was Friday kick-started by Prof. (Dr.) Yasmeen Ashai, Director Colleges in the auditorium of Sri Pratap College Srinagar here.

The first in the series was a one-day special talk on the theme “The Culture of Science and Higher Education in Japan: Historical Perspective, Current Issues and Some Comparison to India” delivered by Prof. Yoshiro Azuma.

Prof. Yoshiro Azuma, an eminent scientist and visiting Professor at IIT Delhi in the field of Experimental Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy gave an inspiring talk about his work experiences as a scientist in Japan and USA.

He emphasized on the importance of collaborative research work as a key to success in scientific endeavors. His talk inspired the students seeking research as career options in STEM. Director Prof. (Dr) Yasmeen Ashai urged the students to eagerly participate in such workshops and seminars to hone up their skills and gather scientific acumen.

Earlier, Principal Prof. (Dr.) Gh Jeelani Qurashi in his welcome address encouraged and motivated the student community to make use of such workshops to acquire knowledge about various opportunities they can take up at national and international level.

The College Newsletter “The Pratap Post” Volume-12 (I) was also released by the Director Colleges Prof. Yasmeen Ashai, in the presence of Principal, Prof. (Dr.) Gh Jeelani Qurashi; Prof. Yoshiro Azuma, Prof. Manzoor Ahamd Wani, Head Department of Botany; Prof. Sadiq Majid, Coordinator IQAC and Editor of college Newsletter Prof. Fahima Gul.

The proceedings were conducted by Dr. Shazia Mushtaq, Assistant Professor Botany while vote of thanks was proposed by coordinator IQAC Dr. Sadiq Majeed. The overall program was coordinated by Dr. Ghazala Anjum, Assistant Professor Physics. The report of the programme was compiled by Dr. Tabassum Ismail Convener Research Committee.

The lecture series is sponsored by J&K Science Technology and Innovation Council.

Srinagar, May 18: Vice-Chancellor University of Kashmir Prof Nilofer Khan on Thursday took up the matter related to setting up of examination centres in Kashmir for the candidates of Common University Entrance Test (UG-CUET) with senior authorities in the J&K UT administration.

The Vice-Chancellor spoke to Principal Secretary, Higher Education Department, J&K Government, Shri Alok Kumar, and urged him to further take up the matter with the National Testing Agency (NTA) so that examination centres for the CUET (UG) are set up in Kashmir and the aspirants do not have to travel outside the Valley to sit in the said examination.

The Vice-Chancellor said that setting up examination centres at convenient locations in the Valley will ease the candidates, especially those coming from far-off places and underprivileged sections of society, and save their travel time which they can appropriately use to focus on their studies.

The Principal Secretary assured that the matter has already been taken up with the NTA.

The VC hoped for an early resolution of the matter in the larger interest of the candidates who are presently preparing for the examination.

SRINAGAR, MAY 10: The NSS Units of Sri Pratap College today launched a signature campaign against drug trafficking and drug abuse as part of the institution’s constant efforts to create awareness regarding drug abuse.
The campaign was launched by the Director Colleges Higher Education Department, Prof (Dr) Yasmeen Ashai and the Principal of the College, Prof. (Dr) Gh Jeelani Qurashi.
Director Planning HED, Ashu Gupta, Principals of Degree Colleges, police personnel also marked their signature in support of the campaign.
Prof Yasmeen Ashai urged the students to take the campaign seriously so that the awareness regarding drug abuse reaches every section of the community.
Speaking on the occasion, the Principal of the College directed the NSS volunteers to take the campaign beyond the boundaries of the college and involve people from other institutions to strengthen the campaign.
NSS programme officers Dr. Nadia Shah and Dr. Syeed Rashid Maqsood coordinated the campaign and directed the NSS volunteers in groups to different sections of the society to reach the target of 1K signatures.

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Srinagar, May 18: Professor (Dr) Syed Wilayat Rizvi assumes charge as Registrar Cluster University Srinagar today on 18th of May 2023. Born and brought up in Zadibal area of Shaher-e-Khaas Srinagar, Prof. Rizvi received his early education from Government Boys High School Zadibal (from 1974 to 1984) and S.P. Higher Secondary School (1985 & 86). He completed graduation as a medical student from S.P. College (1987) and Islamia College Srinagar (1988-1990) and then joined Department of Botany University of Kashmir in 1991. After completing M.Sc. Botany in 1994, he joined CORD (Centre of Research for Development) University of Kashmir for MPhil and PhD in Plant Tissue Culture. Prof. Rizvi has published 8 books and many research papers. He is the recipient of Innovative Science Teacher Award, Best Teacher Award and Best Oral Presentation Award.

Prof. Wilayat Rizvi started his service in Higher Education Department J&K Government on 12.10.1994 and has served as Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and as Principal for about 28 years. He has served in Government Women’s college M.A. Road Srinagar (from October 1994-June 1997), GDC Boys Anantnag (from September 2000 to June 2003), Amar Singh College Srinagar (June 2003-July 2017), SP College Srinagar (from July 2017 to August 2022) and HKM GDC Bandipora (from 27th August 2022 to 17th April 2023).

During his service in different colleges, Prof. Rizvi has taught to UG and PG students and shouldered many administrative responsibilities like Coordinator, IQAC, UGC affairs, Website Monitoring Committee, Discipline Committee, College Development Committee, Advisory Committee, Career Counselling and Placement Cell. He has also remained Dean Academic Affairs, and Coordinator Edu-Sat and E-content management. He has coordinated e-content generation and has delivered more than 150 lectures as a resource person in different National and International seminars and contributed in NAAC accreditation. Before assuming charge as Registrar Cluster University Srinagar, he was posted as Principal, Degree College Bandipora.

SRINAGAR, MAY 17 (2023): The day 2 of the workshop started with Technical Session III in which Bilquess Dar, Consultant DMRRR deliberated upon Emergency Response Support System, India Disaster Resource Network, Decision Support System, Common Alerting Protocol and State Emergency Operation Centre.

The Consultant DMRRR highlighted implementation of various disaster management initiatives in the UT of J&K in which she thoroughly discussed about Emergency Operation Centers. She made audience aware about One India One Emergency Number-112. She impressed upon the volunteers to download Mobile Application namely SACHET https://sachet.ndma.gov.in wherein each individual can get early warnings, alerts and do’s & don’ts of disaster.

She highlighted IDRN (Indian Disaster Resource Network) which is a web based platform for managing inventory of equipment’s, skilled human resources and critical supplies for emergency response.

The Technical Session IV was conducted in the College lawn wherein the SDRF Battalion 1st Kashmir Division provided handholding to the participants regarding different disasters like building collapse, firefighting etc. The volunteers were keenly observing the demonstrations by the team and many volunteers also participated in the same.

The Technical Session V was conducted by the SDRF Battalion 1st Kashmir Division in the auditorium where they gave practical demonstration to the volunteers regarding search and rescue.

The technical session was followed by a question answer session and many queries regarding the disasters and its associated themes were answered by the consultants from DMRRR.

At the end, some of the NSS Officers, NSS volunteers from both colleges and schools shared their views regarding the Two Day Workshop and impressed upon DMRRR and Higher Education Department to conduct such programmes in future also as these programme will give firsthand information to the people regarding disaster preparedness.

The workshop concluded with a valedictory function in which Prof. (Dr) Seema Naz, Principal College of Education Srinagar distributed certificates among the NSS Officers and volunteers from different colleges and schools.

SRINAGAR, MAY 16: Government College of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, organized a two day workshop on “Disaster Preparedness of Jammu and Kashmir” under India’s Presidency G-20.

Principal Secretary Education, Alok Kumar, was the chief guest on the occasion.

The workshop was attended by NSS volunteers of Colleges, Higher Secondary Schools and NSS Nodal Officers working in different colleges of Srinagar district.

The inaugural session saw a galaxy of experts and consultants from the Department of DMRRR, trainers from SDRF 1st Battalion, Principals of Degree Colleges of Srinagar district and Head of Institutions of Higher Secondary Schools.

Principal Secretary, in his presidential address, spoke about sensitive geographical locations of Jammu and Kashmir. He highlighted that we need to learn lessons from the destruction caused by Kashmir Flood of September 2014 and should take effective preparedness measures in advance.

He concluded his address by mentioning Benjamin Franklin quote “By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail”.

Secretary, Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, Nazim Zai Khan, while speaking on the occasion, said that the department with the help of its SRDF Battalion 1st and 2nd is striving hard to mitigate the impact of disasters on people of Jammu and Kashmir. He also emphasized the need to integrate Disaster Management in school curriculum.

Senior Consultant, DMRRR, Waseem Shafi Dar, presented the structure of Disaster Management in J&K.

Director Colleges, Higher Education Department, Professor Yasmeen Ashai, spoke on disaster vulnerability of J&K, sustainable development and climate change impact on disaster scenario of the UT. She emphasized that such workshops will provide a common platform for all stakeholders to raise their concern regarding the theme.

Later, Principal Secretary released college publications including annual newsletters CASCADE and BAHAR besides Lesson Plan booklet by Interns of GMS Chattabal.

GANDERBAL, MAY 16: A day-long workshop on Innovation and Success Talks programme was held today at Government Degree College, Ganderbal.

The programme was conducted by the District Skill Committee, Ganderbal and was part of the Entrepreneurship Festival week that commenced from 15th of May.

The weeklong festival is committed to ensure quality, consistency and convergence in the skill ecosystem of the district, besides generating awareness of various initiatives launched by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.

The aim of today’s event was to reach out to the youth to encourage them to take entrepreneurship as a career option.

Prominent speakers like Shabir Handoo (Chairman Kashmir Angel Network), Abdul Hamid Bhat (Owner of Rahim Greens) and other speakers deliberated on the said topic.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Mehraj-ud-Din Shah also encouraged the youth to take entrepreneurship as a career and assured every possible help from the District Administration.

Principal GDC, Ganderbal thanked the District Administration for organising such events in the college and expressed that such events to be conducted on routine basis, so that the youth can be prevented from drugs and other social threats.

The programme ended with felicitation of mementos to the speakers and special vote of thanks to Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal for working tirelessly to organize events like this.