A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between University of Kashmir (UoK), Srinagar and Chinar Corps at Gandhi Hall, University of Kashmir on Monday enabling soldiers posted in the valley to pursue distance education courses.A total of 18 courses are presently available for enrolment by the Army personnel, which will be increased in due course of time.
As per the MoU the type of courses being made available to Army personnel ranges from six months Certificate Courses to one year Diploma Courses and two years Post Graduate Courses.
After the formal signing of the MoU, Professor Talat Ahmad, Vice Chancellor, UoK addressed the gathering and emphasized on core values of UoK and mentioned the vital significance of long term MoU which will benefit the soldiers posted in Kashmir.
Addressing the gathering Lieutenant General D P Pandey said the initiative will empower the soldiers of the Chinar Corps performing their duties in difficult terrain and challenging environment.