University of Kashmir Convocation Complex
University of Kashmir Convocation Complex is a multi-purpose auditorium complex located inside the main campus of University of Kashmir. It is one of the largest auditorium facilities not only in Jammu and Kashmir, India, but in the whole of North India.[1]
| Kashmir University Convocation Complex | |
|---|---|
University Convocation Complex, University of Kashmir | |
| Address | Hazratbal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Location | Hazratbal Campus |
| Coordinates | 34°7′46″N 74°50′15.22″E / 34.12944°N 74.8375611°E |
| Owner | University of Kashmir |
| Operator | Directorate of Convocation Complex |
| Built | 1981 |
| Opened | 7 July 2007 |
Construction cost | ₹ 8 Crores INR |
| Enclosed space | |
| • Total space | 25,000 sq ft (2,300 m2) |
| Website | |
| http://ucc.uok.edu.in | |
The Complex is spread over an area of 25,000 sq ft and conveniently accessible from two of the gates of University Campus; Sir Syed Gate and Maulana Rumi Gate. It has a seating capacity of 2500 persons.
The Complex was constructed by University Construction Division with assistance from Kadiri Consultants, Mumbai and Construction Engineers, Srinagar.
The first director to head the Directorate of Convocation Complex was Dr. S Mufeed Ahmed of the Business School, University of Kashmir. Dr Nisar Ahmad Mir is currently Director of the Complex.[2]
History edit
Sensing the need for such a facility,[3] work on the University Convocation Complex commenced on 7 November 1981 when the foundation stone of the multi-Crore project was laid by then Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah. Soon after, the construction work remained suspended for several years due to technical reasons.
Work on the Complex however resumed in February 2004 after a peer team from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council while on an on-site visit suggested that the completion of the Complex be undertaken. The university's Construction Division with the help of Kadiri Consultants, Mumbai and Construction Engineers, Srinagar went on to complete the Complex and it was finally thrown open on 4 July 2007 by Lt Gen (Retd.) S K Sinha, who was then Chancellor of the University of Kashmir.
Construction edit
Construction of this complex cost ₹ 8 crores.[4]
Noted visitors to the complex edit
- Former President of India, Pranab Mukherjee[5]
- Former President of India, Pratibha Devisingh Patil[6]
- Vice President of India, Mohammad Hamid Ansari[7]
- Minister of Rural Development, Jairam Ramesh[8]
- Former Chairman of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council, C. Rangarajan[8]
- Former Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Narinder Nath Vohra[9]
- Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah[8]
- Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Muhammad Sayeed
- Jagjit Singh[10]
- A G Noorani[11]
Directors of the Complex edit
- Prof. Sheikh Mufeed Ahmad (2007 to 2011)
- Dr. Muhammad Shafi Sumbli (2011 to August 2018)
- Mr. Altaf Ahmad Bhat (September 2018 - incumbent)
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Wani, Arif Shafi (14 May 2007). "Forget SKICC, KU's Convocation Complex to be biggest in north India". Greater Kashmir. Srinagar. Retrieved 4 January 2012.
- ^ "Directorate of Convocation Complex, University of Kashmir". ucc.uok.edu.in. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
- ^ "Kashmir University to have its convocation complex". Oneindia.in. 6 March 2007.
- ^ "Valley's biggest auditorium". 23 June 2007. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
- ^ . Hindustan Times. 25 September 2012. Archived from the original on 26 September 2012. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
- ^ Bukhari, Shujaat (27 May 2008). . The Hindu. Srinagar. Archived from the original on 29 May 2008. Retrieved 4 January 2012.
- ^ "Convocation Address by Shri M Hamid Ansari" (PDF). 2009. Retrieved 4 January 2012.
- ^ a b c "Project Himayat launched in Kashmir". IL&FS. 17 December 2011. Retrieved 4 January 2012.
- ^ "CUs POSE CHALLENGE TO STATE UNIVERSITIES: VOHRA". Greater Kashmir. Srinagar. 27 May 2010. Retrieved 4 January 2012.
- ^ "Jagjit Singh enthralls ghazal lovers in Kashmir". Times of India. IANS. 5 May 2011. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
- ^ "A G Noorani to release Rising Kashmir". merinews. 9 March 2008. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
External links edit
- University Convocation Complex Official Website
- University of Kashmir Official Website