KATRA: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) proudly participated in the two-day Jammu Mahotsav, organized by the Ladakh Jammu Kashmir Economic Growth & Development Dialogue (LEAD) at GGS Science College, Jammu. The university effectively showcased itsacademic and extracurricular achievements at a specialised Stall, attracting a large number ofvisitors.Visitors were provided with detailed information about the university's various programs, including its undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral offerings, along with insights intothe admission procedures.
Faculty and scholars at the stall highlighted the university'sachievements and its proactive efforts in fostering holistic development through academicexcellence and societal outreach.The stall garnered significant attention for SMVDUâs community development initiatives,such as Vikalp, a program where university students teach underprivileged children. Additionally, the active contributions of the National Service Scheme (NSS) and NationalCadet Corps (NCC) were showcased, highlighting their impact on both the university and thesurrounding community. NSS at SMVDU actively engages in community service through initiatives like cleanliness drives, health camps, and skill development programs, while NCC fosters discipline, leadership, and patriotism through drills, camps, and awarenesscampaigns.
The Technology Business Incubation Center (TBIC), the university's incubator forfostering innovation and entrepreneurship, was another major highlight of the stall.SMVDU was represented by faculty members, namely Prof. Ashutosh Vashishtha, Dean,Faculty of Management, Dr. Varun Dutta (NCC Coordinator), Dr. Rajiv Kumar (NSSCoordinator), Dr. Pabitra Kumar Jena, Dr. Rajesh Kumar and Ms. Kirti, alongside dedicated PhD scholars Ms. Kalpana, Mr. Manish, Ms. Neha Gupta, and Mr. Vikas.Prof. Pragati Kumar, Vice Chancellor of SMVDU, commended the efforts of the universityteam and extended his best wishes to the organizers of LEAD and Jammu Mahotsav for theirinitiative in promoting regional growth and collaboration.
