Jammu:Governor NN Vohra, who is the Chancellor of the University of Jammu, today asked the faculty and scholars in the institutions of higher learning to get meaningfully involved in research and finding pragmatic solutions to major problems of society.
He was speaking at the 17th convocation of University of Jammu.
“Institutions of higher learning assume relevance only when their faculty and scholars get involved in research and find solutions to major problems being faced by people,” said the Governor.
He said the passing-out scholars should use their knowledge and skills for the welfare of the less privileged segments of society. He exhorted them to devote their time and resources in spreading literacy and undertake any task, no matter how small, to alleviate poverty.
“For members of the faculty, convocation is an occasion when they feel rightly proud and satisfied that their sustained endeavours to impart knowledge to their pupils have borne fruit,” said the Governor.
Lauding the achievements of the university, he noted that in the area of sciences, particularly physics, electronics and biotechnology, the university had earned international recognition. He appreciated the biotechnology department of the university for undertaking a research work on certain problems being faced by horticulturists of Jammu and Kashmir and other states where apples were grown. He observed that the culmination of the ongoing research project would engender a revolutionary outcome in increasing the productivity of apple cultivation across the country.
“Every good scholar must strive to be a good human and must work to build a prosperous India,” said the Governor.
He awarded 214 degrees, including 155 PhD degrees, while Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who was the chief guest, gave away 59 gold medals, cash awards and medals.
Earlier, Prof RD Sharma, Vice Chancellor, highlighted the achievements of the university and its future plan of action. He thanked the Governor for taking keen interest in the growth and development of the university.