Saying that besides ensuring quality education equipped with modern technological trends along inculcating moral and ethical values among students the Minister for Higher Education, Mohammad Akbar Lone reiterated that government has initiated number of projects for the upgradation and development of higher education setup in the State so that students are enriched with best education, leadership qualities, sense of responsibility and creative thinking.The Minister was addressing an Annual Day function of Government Degree College (GDC) Bemina after inaugurating new Academic block comprising of six lecture halls, staff room and one wash room of the College constructed at a cost of Rs. 1.59 crore.Mr. Lone also inaugurated a Smart Room fully equipped with modern gadgets and latest technology developed at a cost of Rs. 10 lakhs.Secretary, Higher Education Department, Mr. Sheikh Mushtaq Ahmad, Advisor to Higher Education Department, Prof. Nisar Ali, Director Colleges, Prof. Tariq Ahmad Kawoosa, Principal GDC Bemina, Dr. Yasmeen Kawoosa, Principals of various Degree Colleges, educationists, faculty members and large number of students of the college were present on the occasion,
Mr. Lone said that government will not leave any stone unturned for making J&K State an educationally sound State besides making students able to face national and global level challenges.
The Minister said students of our State have lot of potential and talent but need proper guidance and counselling for ensuring excellent performance. He urged upon all the College heads and faculty members to utilise their experience and skills for channelizing the potential and capability of the students in right direction so that they can exhibit their talent in all the spheres of life and lead the State to new horizon of success and prosperity.Underscoring the importance of extracurricular activities and modern electronics revolution, the Minister stressed upon College authorities for providing suitable platform to students for extracurricular activities which are very important for their mental and physical development.Mr. Lone assured college fraternity that their genuine demands and issues will be redressed in a phased manner.The Minister released College Tarana, on the occasion.Various mesmerizing and colourful cultural items were presented by the college students which bagged great applause from the audience.