Jammu: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo has underscored the necessity of providing the Institute of Music & Fine Arts, Jammu University, with additional land and resources for its optimal functioning.
He directed the district administration to transfer approximately 8-10 kanal of land, including the area where the current institute building stands, to facilitate its expansion and improvement.
During his visit to the institute in Talab Tillo, Dulloo, accompanied by Additional Chief Secretary (Education) Shantmanu, reviewed its academic operations and infrastructure. He was briefed on the institute’s curriculum, which offers training in nine disciplines, including four visual arts and five music-related streams.
The Chief Secretary stressed the need for infrastructural upgrades and better maintenance of facilities. He also examined key concerns such as recruitment rules, building requirements, and the need for modern equipment. He emphasised the construction of new infrastructure, including dedicated studios and improved storage facilities for educational materials, to ensure the effective implementation of the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The review meeting was attended by senior officials, including Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar, Deputy Commissioner Jammu Sachin Kumar Vaishya, Dean Academics Professor Anju Bhasin, Dean Social Sciences Suman Jamwal, Registrar Jammu University Dr. Neeraj Sharma, HoD Fine Arts Rakesh Sharma, HoD Painting Dr. Milan Sharma, Instructor Vocal Dr. Deepali Watal, and other senior officers.
