The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) in Awantipora kicked off a useful two-day Capacity Building Programme today (Wednesday, 4 February 2026) at the Rumi Library Conference Room. Organised by the Centre for Good Governance and Policy Analysis (CGG&PA) in partnership with the Registrar’s Office, it’s all about sharpening administrative skills and making university governance smoother and more modern.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Shakeel Ramshoo, chaired the opening session and really drove home the point: in today’s fast-changing world, good administration is key. “To keep things accountable, transparent, and growing sustainably, everyone needs a solid grasp of rules, regulations, and smart use of technology,” he said. It’s spot on — especially for a growing institution like IUST. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
The Registrar spoke to the group of Deans, officers, and Heads of Departments, stressing how ongoing training like this leads to better services and stronger results all round.
Dr. G. N. Itoo, Director of CGG&PA, gave the welcome address and explained the bigger picture. “This is part of our ongoing push to build stronger admin capacity at IUST. We’ll keep running focused sessions like this to promote efficient, rule-based, and tech-savvy governance,” he promised.
The programme runs over 4 and 5 February. Day one covered practical topics like managerial skills, secretariat procedures, and rolling out e-Office systems. Tomorrow (Day two) shifts to financial rules, treasury processes, and e-Procurement via GeM — super relevant stuff for handling budgets and purchases digitally.
It’s great to see IUST investing in its people this way. Better-trained staff means smoother operations, less hassle for everyone, and ultimately a stronger university for students and the community in south Kashmir.
This comes straight from the university’s PR&MC office. If you’re connected to IUST or interested in higher education admin trends, it’s one to watch — more such initiatives could follow. Thoughts with all the participants making the most of it! Updates if anything big comes out tomorrow.
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