JU to hold Academic Council Meeting at Bhaderwah Campus

NEP 2020 implementation, regional academic outreach, civil society engagement on agenda

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The University of Jammu is poised to create history by convening its Academic Council Meeting-the apex academic decision-making body of the University-for the first time at its Bhaderwah Campus on June 15, 2025.

Announcing the decision at a Curtain Raiser Press Conference, Vice Chancellor Prof. Umesh Rai described the initiative as a meaningful stride towards deepening academic engagement and enhancing the University's outreach to the youth and communities in far-flung areas of the region.

He emphasized that convening the Academic Council meeting outside the main campus reflects the University's evolving approach to inclusivityby directly connecting with its regional campuses, students, and civil society. He underscored the vital role of offsite campuses in shaping academic vision of the University and integrating them into the mainstream of decision-making. Terming Bhaderwah as the oldest regional campus of the University, Prof. Rai emphasised its strategic role in catering to the academic aspirations of students from remote and hilly areas.

Heads of Departments from the main campus, principals of affiliated colleges, academic representatives from other institutions, and senior deans from the University of Kashmir will participate in the meeting. All members will be attending the meeting in person at Bhaderwah, marking a significant institutional shift towards inclusive, region-based academic policymaking.