Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, July 31: A deputation of Principals of Colleges in Jammu Province called on N.N. Vohra, Governor, here at the Raj Bhavan today.
The deputation discussed with the Governor several important issues which relate to promoting effective and sustained academic interactions and two way flows between the teachers and Principals of Colleges and the University to which they are affiliated.
In this context the delegation suggested the usefulness of Principals of Colleges being considered for appointment as Controllers of Examinations for undergraduate and post graduate courses, their involvement and representation on the University Council, Syndicate, Academic Council and other Bodies and Committees of the University.
The Governor assured the delegation that their suggestions would be discussed in the coming meetings of the University Councils. He urged the academicians to work collectively for continuously raising the academic standards in all the colleges of the State.
The deputation comprised Dr. Nutan Kumar Resutra, Nodal Principal, G.G.M. Science College, Jammu; Dr. Hemla Aggarwal, Principal, Govt. College for Women, Parade, Jammu; Dr. Satinder Singh, Principal, Govt. SPMR College of Commerce, Jammu, Prof. Z.A. Hashmi, Principal, Govt. Degree College, Doda; and Prof. Javed Ahmed Qazi, Principal, Govt. Degree College, Rajouri.
A deputation of Purohit Sabha, Martand Improvement Charitable Trust, Mattan, Kashmir led by its President, M.K. Yogi, also called on Governor.
The Sabha requested for suitable financial support to enable the maintenance and running of the day-to-day developmental activities at the Martand temple, besides a onetime grant for carrying out major repairs, additions and alterations to the existing structures. They also requested that the left out families of Purohits of Mattan being compensated by Shri Amarnath ji Shrine Board. The Sabha offered land of the Martand temple complex for being used as a Yatra Camp for the annual Shri Amarnathji Yatra.
The Purohit Sabha also highlighted issues relating to delay in appointments under the Prime Minister’s Employment Package, filling up of posts sanctioned by Central and State Governments, reserved exclusively for Kashmiri Pandits, and age relaxation to meet the delay in the completion of the selection process.
The Governor gave a patient hearing to the delegation and assured to have their problems examined on an urgent basis.
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