LG Sinha to preside over IUST’s third convocation

PULWAMA — Shri Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir and Chancellor of the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), will preside over the university’s third convocation on July 25, 2024.

Prof. Anil Kakodkar, a distinguished nuclear scientist and recipient of the Padma Vibhushan, will be the chief guest and deliver the convocation address. Prof. Kakodkar has held key positions including Director of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, and Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Atomic Energy.

Sh. R. R. Bhatnagar, Advisor to the LG J&K, and Prof. Dinesh Singh, Vice Chairman of the J&K Higher Education Commission, will be the Guests of Honour.

Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, Vice Chancellor of IUST, will present the university report. The convocation will see over a thousand graduating students receiving degrees, including 27 gold medallists, 53 merit holders, and 19 doctorates.

Prof. Romshoo emphasized that the convocation is an important occasion to honour the graduates and marks a journey of excellence in research, academics, and outreach. He reiterated IUST’s commitment to providing quality education and fostering an entrepreneurial spirit, innovative approach, and strong values among its students.