Central University of Jammu Celebrates 76th Republic Day with Patriotic Fervor

Jammu, Jan 26, 2025: The Central University of Jammu (CU Jammu) marked the 76th Republic Day with great enthusiasm and national pride at its campus today. The celebrations commenced with the unfurling of the national flag by the Honorable Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sanjeev Jain, followed by the singing of the National Anthem.

In his address, Prof. Sanjeev Jain reflected on the significance of the Republic Day, acknowledging India’s progress and the university’s contributions towards the nation’s advancement. He particularly emphasized the growing impact of education, research, science, and technology in the country, recognizing CU Jammu’s role in driving innovation.

The Vice Chancellor proudly shared the remarkable achievements of the university, highlighting that six of its faculty members have been recognized among the top 2% of the most globally cited researchers, according to Stanford University’s report. The university’s research H-index stands at an impressive 62, with over 21,000 citations. He also mentioned the substantial grants received by the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Physics, which have received FIST grants of ₹2.2 crore and ₹1.74 crore, respectively.

Prof. Jain celebrated the university’s student successes, including four students securing positions in the top 1% of the SWAYAM-NPTEL online courses and the esports team’s achievement of securing second place in a national tournament at IIT Roorkee.

In his speech, Prof. Jain also spoke of CU Jammu’s ongoing infrastructural developments, including the near-completion of new academic and residential buildings, which will soon accommodate 1,200 students in campus hostels. Upcoming projects include an auditorium, a humanities block, and an engineering block. Furthermore, the Vice Chancellor outlined the university’s efforts in facilitating placements for 250 students, with the highest annual package offered at ₹10.5 lakh.

Highlighting CU Jammu’s commitment to advancing research, Prof. Jain announced the establishment of the Himalayan High Altitude Atmospheric and Climate Research Station in Patnitop, Jammu & Kashmir. This station will promote research in atmospheric and climate science in collaboration with national and international institutions.

The Vice Chancellor also shared the university’s future plans, which include expanding skill development and employment-oriented education, promoting research that addresses local and national challenges, developing a green and smart campus, strengthening community engagement, and implementing the New Education Policy to focus on holistic development and “Bharat Bodh” (Indian consciousness).

Earlier in the day, a Guard of Honor was presented to the Vice Chancellor by the University Security Guards and NCC cadets.

The celebrations concluded with a vibrant cultural program in the Brigadier Rajinder Singh Auditorium, presented by the Cultural Club and NCC students. The program showcased the rich diversity and heritage of India. Prof. Sanjeev Jain congratulated the students, faculty, and staff for their contributions and encouraged them to uphold the values of the Republic.

On the eve of 76th Republic Day, the university estates wing organized a large-scale tree plantation drive on its campus, reaffirming its commitment to environmental sustainability and ecological conservation. The initiative saw the enthusiastic participation of students, faculty, and staff, led by the Honorable Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sanjeev Jain. As part of the drive, 500 different varieties of plants were planted across the campus. These included indigenous medicinal plants and trees known for their environmental benefits. The event ended with the singing of the National Anthem.