Uni4Kashmir Submits Proposed University Act, DPR To Government
SRINAGAR: YSMMET backed Uni4Kashmir initiative submits its proposed University Act and the detailed Project Report (DPR) to the Jammu and Kashmir
Government.
An official handout said that the copies of these documents were shared with the Commissioner Secretary of Higher Education, J&K Talat Parvez Rohella as well.
An official handout said that the copies of these documents were shared with the Commissioner Secretary of Higher Education, J&K Talat Parvez Rohella as well.
The statement said that the YSMMET delegation led by Dr Mehboob Makhdoomi comprised Kaiser Javid and Sheikh Yameen.
It is also pertinent to mention that prior to this a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between YSMMET and the Government regarding this
initiative.
In addition to this, the trade association heads, their select representatives, and various other industry leaders and academicians of the valley have already lent
their support for ysmmet.org
International University for Kashmir | American varsity signs a Letter of Intent with Dr. Makhdoomi’s educational trust
Taking forward the initiative to establish an international university in Kashmir, an American public university situated in Indiana, Pennsylvania (IUP)has signed a Letter of Intent with Dr. Mehboob Makhdoomi's educational trust(YSMMET).
As per a hand-out, the Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Dean of itsEberly College of Business and Technology, Dr. Robert C. Camp and Dr. Makhdoomimet in the former's office in Indiana, near Pittsburgh to sign the document.
Dean's Associate Dr. Prashanth Bharadwaj was also present at the time of signing the document.
The Letter of Intent has been signed on three subjects which include student-exchange, wherein students from both sides can attend the other campus,faculty exchange programme in which the short-term faculty exchange and the possibility of the certification courses have been mentioned and online lectures wherein the faculty from this university (IUP) will be made available for the students in Kashmir through zoom and other video conferencing technologies.
As per the document, if the two parties are successful in establishing synergies in the above areas, comprehensive levels of partnership between the two organizations could be explored.
Pertinently, Dr. Mehboob Makhdoomi has recently announced his intent to establish a publicly funded university in J&K. His website ysmmet.org has already appealed for crowdfunding.
His advisory board comprises of many noted academicians and industrialists- local as well as from the overseas.
YSMMET to establish university in J&K, gets letter of intent from HED
The YS Makhdoomi Memorial Educational Trust (YSMMET), which has started the initiative 'Uni4Kashmir' Monday held a conference at Jhelum Cafe, Srinagar.
As per a statement by the trust, the conference was attended by the board members of the trust, trade association heads and their select representatives besides various other industry leaders of the valley.
The attendees included Kashmir Traders and Manufactures Federation (KTMF) president, Bashir Ahmad Rather, All Kashmir Chemists and Druggists Federation (AKCDF) president, Abdul Ahad Bhat, Kashmir Valley Fruit Growers and Dealers Union (KVFGDU) president, Bashir Ahmad Bashir, Jammu and Kashmir Contractors Coordination Committee (JKCCC) president, Jeelani Purza, Kashmir Sanitary and Paints Association (KSPA) president, Fayaz Alfa, Kashmir Hotel and Restaurant Association (KHARA) president, Tariq Mir, Houseboat Owners Association (HBOA) president, Abdul Rashid Kou, J&K Private School Association (JKPSA) president, G N War, All traders and Transporters Joint Coordination Committee (ATTJC) President Imitiyaz-ul-Hassan besides Batamaloo Traders Association (BTA) President, Abrar Tarin and senior executive member of the Doctors' Association Kashmir (DAK), Dr Masood Rashid.
As per the YSMMET statement, the welcome address was delivered by the senior member of the board, Syed Humayun Kaiser, followed by an address by Dr Mehboob Makhdoomi, who briefed the industrial delegates present on the occasion about the need of a world class university in the Jammu and Kashmir region.
Makhdoomi informed the audience about the successful submission of the proposed 'University Act' to the J&K government's Higher Education Department besides the MoU with the government, and the land acquisition process. He also emphasized the role of the civil society in making the project a success.
During the course of this meeting, the delegates of various industrial associations unanimously extended their support for the cause, in writing, the YSMMET said. Apart from the dignitaries present, Kashmir Economic Alliance (KEA) president, Siraj Ahmad, Adventure Tour Operators Association Of Kashmir (ATOAK), president, Rauf Tramboo, All Kashmir Bakers and Confectionery Association (AKBCA) president, Umar Bhat, Rehabilitation Alliance President , Waseem Afroz, Jammu and Kashmir Goods Transport Association (JKGTA) president, Abdul Rasheed Tichoo, Environmental Policy Group (EPG) President, Faiz Bakshi, also extended their support and encouragement for the cause, it added.
Besides, noted literary figure of Jammu and Kashmir, Zareef Ahmad Zareef was present on the occasion and charmed the audience by reciting the campaign anthem while as noted psychiatrist of the valley, Dr Mushtaq Marghoob presented the concluding remarks.
Trade associations announce support for YSMMET’s ‘Uni4Kashmir’ project
The YS Makhdoomi Memorial Educational Trust (YSMMET), which has started the initiative 'Uni4Kashmir' Monday held a conference at Jhelum Cafe, Srinagar.
As per a statement by the trust, the conference was attended by the board members of the trust, trade association heads and their select representatives besides various other industry leaders of the valley.
The attendees included Kashmir Traders and Manufactures Federation (KTMF) president, Bashir Ahmad Rather, All Kashmir Chemists and Druggists Federation (AKCDF) president, Abdul Ahad Bhat, Kashmir Valley Fruit Growers, and Dealers Union (KVFGDU) president, Bashir Ahmad Bashir, Jammu and Kashmir Contractors Coordination Committee (JKCCC) president, Jeelani Purza, Kashmir Sanitary, and Paints Association (KSPA) president, Fayaz Alfa, Kashmir Hotel and Restaurant Association (KHARA) president, Tariq Mir, Houseboat Owners Association (HBOA) president, Abdul Rashid Kou, J&K Private School Association (JKPSA) president, G N War, All traders and Transporters Joint Coordination Committee (ATTJC) President Imitiyaz-ul-Hassan besides Batamaloo Traders Association (BTA) President, Abrar Tarin and senior executive member of the Doctors' Association Kashmir (DAK), Dr. Masood Rashid.
As per the YSMMET statement, the welcome address was delivered by the senior member of the board, Syed Humayun Kaiser, followed by an address by Dr Mehboob Makhdoomi, who briefed the industrial delegates present on the occasion about the need of a world class university in the Jammu and Kashmir region.
Makhdoomi informed the audience about the successful submission of the proposed 'University Act' to the J&K government's Higher Education Department besides the MoU with the government, and the land acquisition process. He also emphasized the role of the civil society in making the project a success.
During the course of this meeting, the delegates of various industrial associations unanimously extended their support for the cause, in writing, the YSMMET said. Apart from the dignitaries present, Kashmir Economic Alliance (KEA) president, Siraj Ahmad, Adventure Tour Operators Association Of Kashmir (ATOAK), president, Rauf Tramboo, All Kashmir Bakers and Confectionery Association (AKBCA) president, Umar Bhat, Rehabilitation Alliance President, Waseem Afroz, Jammu and Kashmir Goods Transport Association (JKGTA) president, Abdul Rasheed Tichoo, Environmental Policy Group (EPG) President, Faiz Bakshi, also extended their support and encouragement for the cause, it added.
Besides, noted literary figure of Jammu and Kashmir, Zareef Ahmad Zareef was present on the occasion and charmed the audience by reciting the campaign anthem while as noted psychiatrist of the valley, Dr. Mushtaq Marghoob presented the concluding remarks.