Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, today attended the final match of the 5th Edition of the Inter-College Men’s Volleyball Tournament 2026 at the Multipurpose Hall of Government College of Education (GCoE), M.A. Road, Srinagar. On the occasion, he also inaugurated the upgraded College Auditorium, a significant infrastructure improvement undertaken by the District Administration Srinagar through the convergence of funds to enhance the institution’s facilities and strengthen its capacity to host academic, cultural and other institutional activities.
The volleyball tournament was organised by the Department of Physical Education, Government College of Education (IASE), Srinagar, under Cluster University Srinagar. The sporting event provided a vibrant platform for young athletes from various colleges across the city to showcase their volleyball skills, sporting talent, teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship.
Among the dignitaries present on the occasion were Chief Planning Officer Fayaz Ahmad Dar; Nodal Principal, Kashmir Division Colleges, Prof. (Dr.) Seema Naz; IAS Probationer Aaksh Garg; college faculty members; students; participating athletes; sports coaches; and other concerned officials and stakeholders.
Attending the final as the Chief Guest, the Deputy Commissioner presented trophies to the winning, runner-up and third-place teams during the felicitation ceremony in recognition of their performances throughout the tournament.
The final was contested between Islamia College of Science and Commerce and Sri Pratap College. Following an engaging and competitive encounter, Islamia College of Science and Commerce emerged victorious to secure the championship title. Sri Pratap College finished as the runner-up, while Government College of Education secured third place in the tournament.
Interacting with the participating athletes, DC Srinagar underscored the importance of promoting sports and extracurricular activities in educational institutions, emphasising their vital role in fostering discipline, leadership qualities, teamwork and a healthy spirit of competition among students. He stressed the need to encourage greater student participation in sporting activities alongside academic pursuits, noting that a balanced approach to education is essential for the holistic development of young people.
DC Inaugurates Upgraded College Auditorium
During his visit to Government College of Education, the Deputy Commissioner also inaugurated the upgraded College Auditorium, developed by the District Administration Srinagar through the convergence of funds to improve its infrastructure, functionality and overall utility.
Following the inauguration, he took stock of the improvements undertaken to strengthen the auditorium’s capacity to accommodate a wide range of academic, cultural and institutional programmes. The upgradation is aimed at providing students and faculty members with an improved and more functional venue for organising seminars, conferences, workshops, cultural programmes, academic presentations and other important college events.
Addressing the gathering, DC Srinagar emphasised that strengthening educational infrastructure and integrating modern technology into academic spaces are essential for improving the overall teaching-learning environment. He observed that the upgraded auditorium, equipped with contemporary audio-visual facilities, would enable the institution to organise academic programmes, seminars, conferences, presentations, cultural activities and other institutional events more efficiently and effectively.
He further highlighted the significance of the newly installed video wall, stating that it would facilitate digital presentations, interactive teaching-learning activities and the dissemination of educational content. The facility is also expected to provide students and faculty members with improved access to modern visual communication tools, thereby supporting more effective academic engagement and institutional activities.
Reiterating the District Administration Srinagar’s commitment to strengthening educational institutions, the Deputy Commissioner stated that sustained efforts would continue to be made to improve institutional infrastructure and ensure the availability of necessary facilities. He assured the College of continued support for further infrastructure development and for initiatives aimed at promoting sports, cultural programmes and other extracurricular activities.
College Principal Acknowledges District Administration’s Support
Earlier, in her welcome address, Prof. (Dr.) Seema Naz, Principal, Kashmir Division Colleges, expressed gratitude to the Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, for the support extended by the District Administration to Government College of Education.
She particularly acknowledged the provision of a state-of-the-art video wall, air conditioners and other essential equipment, noting that these facilities would significantly contribute to improving the institution’s infrastructure and enhancing its capacity to organise academic and extracurricular programmes.
The event highlighted the importance of promoting sporting excellence alongside academic development while underscoring the District Administration Srinagar’s continued efforts to strengthen educational infrastructure, modernise institutional facilities and create improved opportunities for students to participate in academic, sporting and cultural activities.
