SRINAGAR: IGNOU, Region al Centre Srinagar has or ganized promotional-cum- interactional programme at Abdul Ahad Azad Memorial Degree College, Bemina, Srinagar to extend the bene- fit of higher education to the masses of Srinagar city dis- trict area through prospec- tive learners support centre of IGNOU. Dr. Meena quotes as: “Education cuts the bar riers, obstacles, hindrances of human society to empow- er the human society to be civilised and cultured”.
The programme was or ganised by Principal Prof. (Dr) Manzoor Ahmad Lone of Abdul Ahad Azad Me- morial Degree College, Bemina, Srinagar for the purpose of having the es tablishment of a learner support centre at his host institution. Regional Direc- tor, Dr. Kamlesh Meena de livered a lecture about the role of IGNOU being played in Kashmir valley is com mendable which caters al most 50000 learners in a year for different cycling of admission offered by IGNOU particularly masters degree programme. In the event Prof. (Dr) Manzoor Ahmad Lone Principal of the col- lege appreciated the over all role of IGNOU Regional Director for the betterment of student support services and expansion of his efforts to deliver the right duties, responsibilities with full honesty, dedication and sin- cerity. Prof (Dr) Manzoor Ahmad expressed gratitude
and confidence over the role of Dr. Kamlesh Meena after assuming the charge of Regional Director RC Sri nagar. Prof (Dr) Manzoor Ahmad Lone warmly wel- comed Dr. Kamlesh Meena Regional Director Srina- gar in a conference room which was gathered with all faculty members of col- lege, proposed coordinator Prof. Mohd Yaqoob Baba and a number students were present on the occasion. Prof. Manzoor Ahmad lone thanked Regional Director Regional centre Srinagar Dr. Kamlesh Meena taking such initiatives to extend the benefit of higher educa- tion through this prestig- ious national university with international jurisdic- tion i.e., IGNOU.
In the event Dr. Kamlesh Meena assured the princi- pal of the host institution that all support and coop- eration will be provided to the proposed coordinator for the smooth functioning of the proposed learner sup- port centre which will be notified by IGNOU. Head- quarter on the recommenda- tion of Regional Centre Sri- nagar. Regional Director, Kamlesh Meena expressed the confidence that this proposed LSC would cater the aspirations of higher education seekers espe cially oppressed, depressed. deprived. marginalised and economically back ward class societies and will shape their dreams for availing higher education
and to empower them. Dur ing the address of gathering Dr. Meena Said IGNOU has important role in Kashmir valley and we are commit ted to fulfil the mandate of University to reach the unreached segments of the society and enlightening them with the blessings of knowledge, skill develop ment, academic excellen cies, professional enhance ment, vocational skills and entrepreneurship. After visiting the proposed LSC at Abdul Ahad Azad Memo rial Degree College, Bemi na, Srinagar our two staff members Mr. Ishtiyaq Nazir Malik & Mr. Furhan Ahmad Chachoo completed all the required formalities for es tablishment of the proposed LSC. The preparation of pro posed LSC file has been pre pared in short span of time by these dedicated employee of RC Srinagar with the con sultation of proposed coor dinator under the supervi sion of College Principal and direction of Regional Director Srinagar
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