Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Jammu University Launches Multidisciplinary Programs and Skilling Initiative
The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, opened new courses at Cluster University Jammu.
Students can now mix subjects like physics, chemistry, and biology into one degree.
The university also started a program to teach semiconductor skills with help from IIT Madras.
A new department for Vedic studies was created to blend modern science with Indian heritage.
Sinha said these changes will help students solve big problems like climate change and make India a leader in technology.
Cluster University Jammu inaugurated integrated degree programmes across physics, chemistry, botany, zoology, mathematics, and geography.
New postgraduate diploma in Sanatan Dharma and Indian Knowledge Systems and a Department of Vedic Studies were established.
A one-year postgraduate diploma in Dogri Translation and a postgraduate programme in Environmental Sciences with a renewable energy minor were launched.
The Semiconductor Skilling Programme, in partnership with IIT Madras, aims to equip students with deep‑tech skills aligned with India's technology ambitions.
The Lieutenant Governor emphasized the need for multidisciplinary thinking to address complex challenges like climate change.
- Who
- Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha
- What
- Inaugurated new academic programmes and a semiconductor skilling initiative at Cluster University Jammu
- When
- July 31, 2024
- Where
- Cluster University Jammu, Lok Bhawan
- Why
- To promote multidisciplinary education and skill development for complex societal challenges and India's technology goals
- University
- Cluster University Jammu
- Programs launched
- Integrated programmes in physics, chemistry, botany, zoology, mathematics, geography
- Skilling initiative
- Semiconductor Skilling Programme with IIT Madras
- New departments
- Department of Vedic Studies
- Launch date
- July 31, 2024