JNV Student Experiences Legacy, Learning at GGM Science College Jammu

Jammu: The Career Counselling and Placement Cell of GGM Science College, a prestigious institution renowned for its rich history and academic excellence, organized a visit of students from P.M SHRI School Jawahar Navodaya Vidalaya, Samba in the Campus. The visit was part of an
educational excursion aimed at familiarizing the students with the
historical significance of the college and providing them with a hands-on
experience in scientific learning.
The students, accompanied by their teachers Sumit Kumar, Satya Parkash and Maheshvari Verma, were warmly welcomed by the faculty and student volunteers of the College. Principal Dr. Romesh Kumar Gupta while interacting with the visiting students briefly introduced the outstanding reputation and rich
cultural legacy of the college. He enlightened them on the value of higher
education as well as the range of professional options available for them after schooling. The students were divided into small groups for a guided
tour of the key sites within the campus by the committee members, Dr.
Devinder Kumar Sharma (Convener), Dr. Ashaq Hussain, Prof Brinder
Kumar, Prof. Bal Krishan, Prof. Sanjay, Prof.Reetika Rani, Dr. Nisha, Dr.
Sukhdeep Singh Sasan and Prof. Arvind Kumar.
In the Zoology museum which houses a diverse collection of preserved
specimens, skeletons, and models of various animal species. The
museum staff, along with professors from the Zoology Department, gave
the students a detailed explanation of the different specimens on display,
including rare species and extinct animals. Engaging with them Prof. Bal
Krishan spoke with them about the significance of the evolutionary history
of certain species, the importance of conservation, and the role of zoology in modern scientific research. The students asked insightful questions,
showing a keen interest in understanding the biodiversity preserved in the
museum. In the Geology Museum, the students where introduced to a vast
collection of minerals, fossils, and rock samples from various geological
eras. The Geology Department’s experts Dr Mateen Hafiz, Prof. Arjun
Singh Rathore and Prof. Sumit guided the students through the exhibits,
explaining the processes of rock formation, fossilization, and the
significance of different minerals on display of ancient fossils, including a
well-preserved dinosaur footprint and samples from the Paleozoic era.
After the museum tours, the students were led on a Heritage Walk around
the college campus and JKCA Ground. The college, which was
established in 1905 boasts remarkable colonial-era architecture and
several historical landmarks. The students expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to explore the rich academic and historical resources at GGM Science College.