The Army on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Kashmir for offering distance schooling course to troopers posted within the valley.
The MoU was signed by Vice-Chancellor of the college Prof Talat Ahmad and General Officer Commanding of Chinar Corps Lt Gen D P Pandey at Gandhi Hall, University of Kashmir, a Defence Spokesman mentioned right here.
He mentioned it was a historic day for the UoK, Srinagar and Chinar Corps having established a long run relationship for provision of distance schooling programs to troopers 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 post graduate courses,” the spokesman mentioned.
He mentioned a complete of 18 programs are presently out there for enrolment by the Army personnel, which will probably be elevated sooner or later of time.
After the formal signing of the MoU, Prof Ahmad, whereas addressing the gathering, emphasised on core values of the college and talked about that the important significance of long run MoU which is able to profit the troopers posted in Kashmir.
Lt Gen Pandey in his deal with, praised the milestone achieved within the subject of schooling, which is able to empower the troopers of the Chinar Corps in performing their duties in a difficult setting.
He mentioned the University of Kashmir, with its wealthy heritage, tradition and academia, will present a one of many type alternative for Army personnel and civil defence staff of Chinar Corps to pursue larger academic {qualifications}, area specialisation and subject material experience.