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Indian Army

Published: 09th November 2021     

Soldiers posted in Kashmir will now be able to study at the University of Kashmir. Here's how

Lt Gen Pandey in his address praised the milestone achieved in the field of education, which will empower the soldiers of the Chinar Corps in performing their duties in a challenging environment

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The Indian Army on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Kashmir for starting distance education courses for soldiers posted in the valley. The MoU was signed by Vice-Chancellor of the university Prof Talat Ahmad and General Officer Commanding of Chinar Corps Lt Gen D P Pandey at Gandhi Hall, University of Kashmir, said sources.

The Defence Spokesperson said it was a historic day for the UoK, Srinagar and Chinar Corps having established a long term relationship for the provision of distance education courses to soldiers presently serving in Kashmir. “As envisaged in the MoU, the soldiers of Indian Army posted in Kashmir, will be able to seek admission to various courses being offered by the Directorate of Distance Education, University of Kashmir. The type of courses being made available to Army personnel range from six months certificate courses to one-year diploma courses and two years postgraduate courses,” the spokesperson said.

He said a total of 18 courses are presently available for enrolment by the Army personnel, which will be increased in due course of time. After the formal signing of the MoU, Prof Ahmad, while addressing the gathering, emphasised on core values of the university and mentioned that the vital significance of long term MoU which will benefit the soldiers posted in Kashmir. 

READ ALSO : Army schools in Kashmir take a digital leap to help students get a quality education

Lt Gen Pandey in his address praised the milestone achieved in the field of education, which will empower the soldiers of the Chinar Corps in performing their duties in a challenging environment. He said the University of Kashmir, with its rich heritage, culture and academia, will provide a one of the kind opportunity for Army personnel and civil defence employees of Chinar Corps to pursue higher educational qualifications, domain specialisation and subject matter expertise. 

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