Women students win 130 gold medals at Cluster University of Jammu convocation
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha lauded the achievement of women graduates during the university's first-ever convocation held on Saturday.
The Cluster University of Jammu held its maiden convocation on Saturday at the Abhinav Theatre, marking a milestone for the institution established in 2017, according to reports by Daily Excelsior, ThePrint and Kashmir Indepth.
Women students emerged as the top performers, securing 130 of the 163 gold medals awarded during the ceremony. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who is also the Chancellor of the university, described the success of the women graduates as a reflection of determination and the power of equal opportunities.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah attended as a special guest and called for stronger academic infrastructure, including modern laboratories, digital connectivity, and hostel facilities. He emphasised the need for timely examination cycles to ensure students do not lose academic years.
Abdullah also urged graduates to explore entrepreneurship in sectors such as agribusiness, sustainable tourism, and the digital economy, noting that government employment alone cannot absorb every graduate. He stated his government is committed to providing institutional support and academic autonomy to universities.
Vice-Chancellor Professor K.S. Chandrasekhar presented the university report, noting the institution has approximately 17,000 students and scholars. The university currently runs 34 undergraduate, 17 postgraduate, 12 PhD, and 11 integrated programmes.
The event was also attended by Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Higher Education Minister Shamim Firdous, Member of Parliament Jugal Kishore Sharma, and MLA Arvind Gupta.