Srinagar, Mar 05 (KNO): A three-day workshop on research methodology concluded at the University of Kashmir.
The workshop was organised by the Department of Psychology to familiarise research scholars in the departments of Education, Psychology, Economics and Social Work with new trends and tools in research methodology.
According to a statement issued to the news agency Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Dean of Academic Affairs Prof Shabir A Bhat was chief guest at the inaugural session while Dean of Research Prof Shakil A Romshoo presided over the valedictory session.
Addressing the participants, Prof Bhat underlined the importance of employing appropriate research methodology techniques in achieving the objectives of the chosen research problems.
Srinagar: The University of Kashmir on Monday released the findings of a social audit conducted into the Mid-Day Meal Scheme in select schools of Kashmir division.
Dean Research Prof Shakil A Romshoo released the report of the social audit, carried out by the varsity’s Department of Social Work (DoSW) under a study sponsored by J&K’s School Education Department.
In his presidential address, Prof Romshoo said the social auditing of welfare schemes like the MDM can lead to course correction and help achieve the objectives of such programmes in an optimal manner.
Referring to Japan’s revolutionary school lunch programme, Prof Romshoo said the schemes like MDM, apart from leading to increase in enrollments and decrease in dropout rates, should become a source of great learning for children about the importance of food, food security, nutrition, balanced diet, cultivation and farming etc.
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A key shot of the match between Real Kashmir and East Bengal on March 9, 2020, in Srinagar. Host Real Kashmir lost the match. KL Image: Bilal Bahadur
For the first time in the history,
Real Kashmir FC won the 123-year-old IFA shield. While playing at Salt Lake Stadium,
Real Kashmir thwarted local outfit George Telegraph’s spirited challenge to record a 2-1 victory. Applying pressure from the beginning, the star players of the team, Lukman Adefemi and Mason Robertson scored a goal apiece for the I-league team in either half of the final, while substitute Goutam Das netted one for the Calcutta Football league side. However, breaking through, the Kashmir team found solid resistance from the Telegraph defence.
Srinagar: The prestigious Indian Society of Geomatics (ISG) has elected Prof Shakil A Romshoo, Dean of Research at the University of Kashmir, as its Honorary Fellow.
Dr K. Sivan, Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Secretary Department of Space, Government of India, conferred the prestigious award on Prof Romshoo for his outstanding contribution to the development and application of Geomatics for earth and environmental sciences in India.
The ISG is a premier body of professionals and institutions involved in promoting and popularising Geomatics in the country and comprises around 2500 scientists in the field of space technology and other allied fields.
Prof Romshoo Elected Fellow Of Indian Society Of Geomatics
Prof Shakil A Romshoo
Dr K. Sivan, Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Secretary Department of Space, Government of India, conferred the prestigious award on Prof Romshoo for his outstanding contribution to the development and application of Geomatics for earth and environmental sciences in India.
The ISG is a premier body of professionals and institutions involved in promoting and popularising Geomatics in the country and comprises around 2500 scientists in the field of space technology and other allied fields.
Prof Romshoo has won several other prestigious national and international awards for his outstanding academic achievements. He is also a fellow of many top-notch scientific societies and academies.