Srinagar, October 17: Director Colleges Jammu and Kashmir, Prof. (Dr.) Twinkle Suri, on Saturday held an interactive meeting with principals of Government Degree Colleges (GDCs) across Kashmir Division to discuss institutional challenges and explore measures to improve the quality of higher education.
The meeting was held at Government College for Women, M.A. Road, Srinagar, where principals highlighted various academic, administrative and infrastructural issues affecting the functioning of their respective institutions.
Addressing the gathering, Prof. Suri stressed the importance of strengthening academic leadership, promoting student mentorship and equipping students with skills relevant to emerging employment opportunities.
She emphasised that college principals play a crucial role in ensuring effective institutional management, guiding faculty members and empowering students through improved academic support.
The Director Colleges also called for greater sensitivity towards students’ grievances, describing students as the most important stakeholders of educational institutions. She stressed the need for effective implementation of mentorship programmes to provide students with proper guidance and support.
Highlighting the importance of aligning higher education with industry requirements, Prof. Suri underscored the need to promote innovation, research and skill development in colleges in accordance with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
During the interactive session, principals shared their experiences and raised concerns related to the academic and administrative functioning of their institutions.
Prof. Suri assured the college heads that the issues raised during the meeting would be taken up for appropriate redressal. She stressed that regular engagement, coordination and collective efforts among stakeholders were essential to strengthening the higher education system across Kashmir Division.
Earlier, Prof. Seema Naz, Nodal Principal, welcomed the Director Colleges and expressed her commitment to working collectively towards improving the functioning and academic standards of colleges in Jammu and Kashmir.
