Ramban : Commissioner Secretary Education, Ram Niwas Sharma visited Government Degree College (GDC) Ramban to take stock of academic activities, infrastructure development and implementation of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
During the visit, Ram Niwas Sharma inspected classrooms, laboratories, library, IT facilities and sports infrastructure. He interacted with the students and faculty and enquired about the courses being offered, enrolment status, results and initiatives taken under skill development and career counselling.
Addressing the faculty and students, the Commissioner Secretary emphasized the Government’s commitment to strengthen the higher education infrastructure in far-flung and remote areas. He stressed on quality education, implementation of NEP-2020 in letter and spirit, promotion of research, innovation and entrepreneurship, making the colleges centres for moral guidance and character building.
He also directed the college administration to expedite the ongoing construction works, enhance the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER), ensure optimum utilization of resources and conduct regular activities under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, sports and cultural activities.
The Commissioner Secretary planted a sapling in the college premises as part of the Green J&K Mission. He appreciated the efforts of the college for maintaining a clean and green campus.
Later, the Principal of the college Professor Romesh Kumar Atri assured that the directions of the Higher Education Department would be implemented in letter and spirit.
