KU Academic, Administrative Review: Minister Sakeena Itoo Assures Student-Centric Reforms
SRINAGAR: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health, and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today emphasized the need for Jammu and Kashmir’s higher education institutions to align with student aspirations and modern academic standards.
Chairing a meeting at the Civil Secretariat to review the academic and administrative functioning of Kashmir University (KU), the Minister was joined by Vice Chancellor Prof. Nilofer Khan, Registrar KU, and senior officials from KU and the Higher Education Department.
During the session, Minister Itoo assessed the university’s performance in teaching, research, infrastructure, student welfare, and other initiatives. She stressed that students must remain at the heart of all policy and reform efforts, noting that delays in administrative processes and communication often create challenges for them.
Calling for a student-friendly administrative model, she said, “Students should be the top priority of all our academic institutions. Their concerns must be heard and addressed promptly.” She urged the university to adopt transparent systems for examinations, admissions, financial management, and research programs to enhance credibility, reduce grievances, and prevent delays.
Highlighting the importance of dialogue, the Minister recommended regular interaction forums between students, faculty, and administrators, along with dedicated grievance redressal cells with clear escalation mechanisms.
Acknowledging KU’s rich academic legacy, she added, “Kashmir University must aspire to be more than a centre of higher learning. It should be a hub of opportunity, innovation, and growth, empowering every student to achieve their dreams.”
She urged university authorities to implement reforms collaboratively with students and faculty in a time-bound manner and assured her continued support in strengthening KU as a beacon of academic excellence and student welfare.
On the sidelines, the Minister also addressed grievances raised by visiting students, directing on-the-spot redressal of several issues and assuring prompt action on remaining concerns.
