Kathua : Commissioner Secretary Education, Ram Niwas Sharma, today visited the Government Girdari Lal Dogra Memorial Degree College, Hiranagar and reviewed its institutional profile, infrastructure, academic facilities and achievements.
During the visit, Principal Dr. Pragya Khanna gave a detailed PowerPoint presentation highlighting the college’s institutional growth, academic initiatives, infrastructure, student achievements and future development plans. The college also presented its institutional compendium, “Navprivartan”, a chronicle of transformation, documenting its journey of growth, innovation and development.
The brochure of an upcoming national conference was also shared, underscoring the institution’s commitment to promote research, academic discourse and intellectual engagement. The Commissioner Secretary appreciated the college’s initiatives, including the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, skill development programmes and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the institutions and organisations across the country to strengthen academic collaboration and broaden opportunities for the students. He also took note of the college’s achievements in sports, students’ participation in hackathons and efforts to foster innovation, creativity, entrepreneurship and experiential learning. Interacting with the students, Ram Niwas Sharma encouraged them to set clear goals, pursue their ambitions with dedication and work relentlessly towards achieving success. He advised them to explore diverse career avenues, including opportunities in the government sector and entrepreneurship while emphasising the importance of commitment, perseverance and self-belief. The Commissioner Secretary expressed appreciation for the well-maintained college campus and the effective utilisation of available space and infrastructure for academic purposes. He lauded the institution’s efforts to optimise the existing resources and provide a conducive environment for teaching, learning and the overall development of students. SDM Hiranagar Phulail Singh, CEO Kathua Kewal Krishna and Tehsildar Hiranagar Anoop Kumar were also present on the occasion.
