79th Independence Day Commemorates at Central University of Jammu

JAMMU: The Central University of Jammu celebrated the 79th Independence Day with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sanjeev Jain, unfurled the National Flag, inspected the parade, and extended warm Independence Day greetings to the students, faculty, and staff present on the occasion.

In his address, Prof. Jain described Independence Day as an opportunity to recall our values and principles, and urged the youth to play a leading role in making India a developed nation during the Amrit Kaal. He elaborated on the importance of the National Education Policy 2020, India’s knowledge traditions, skill development, employment opportunities, progress in science and technology, and recent national achievements. He also commended the indomitable courage of the armed forces, paramilitary forces, and police.

Highlighting the recent achievements of the University, the Vice Chancellor said that the Central University of Jammu has made remarkable progress in research, education, innovation, and rankings. These include the inauguration of the “Himalayan High-Altitude Atmospheric and Climate Research Centre,” top positions in IIRF rankings, success in campus placements, global recognition in THE Impact Rankings, prestigious MoUs, multiple gold and silver medal wins, the award of a Senior Research Fellowship, accreditation for the M.Ed. programme, AACSB membership, and collaboration with ISRO.

In view of the tragic cloudburst incident at Paddar in Kishtwar, Jammu yesterday, the Cultural Programme scheduled for today at the Central University of Jammu stands cancelled. The Foundation Day Celebrations were also postponed until further notice. The programme concluded with the singing of the National Anthem.