The Chief Justice of India, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, and the Union Minister for Minority and Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, have lauded Kashmir University for nurturing professionals who have made significant contributions across diverse sectors, besides praising the university for emerging as a centre of academic distinction. Addressing the first Mega Alumni Meet 2025 at the University of Kashmir yesterday, Justice Gavai eulogized the institution’s commitment to academic and research excellence and expressed confidence in its continued role in shaping India’s future.

 Union Minister Kiren Rijiju commended the university for its proactive implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. He said the university is among the few institutions in the country that have adopted NEP 2020 with seriousness and vision. He said the university is playing a key role in transforming higher education in the region through a multidisciplinary, inclusive, and technology-enabled approach.

J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha emphasized the role of alumni in shaping a progressive and peaceful Jammu and Kashmir. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah commended the university for producing notable professionals across fields such as politics, law, administration, and healthcare. University Vice Chancellor Prof. Nilofer Khan expressed gratitude to the dignitaries and alumni for their participation. She reiterated the university’s commitment to academic innovation and societal contribution. The event witnessed the presence of several dignitaries, former students, faculty members, and officers from the civil and police administration.