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(ISO-9001:2000)
In order to meet the challenges and to acquire a competitive edge, the higher education system in India has to transform to make it more socially relevant, technological oriented
, diversified and of high quality. The skills and specialisation of graduates produced by our system should match the real needs of the productive sectors in the market place and the changing needs of our society. But the main issues concerning higher education in
India is financial stress. The Economic restructural adjustment programme has given an opening to private sector to participate in higher education in India. No doubt, private sector has already been playing a significant role at the primary and secondary school education. The entry of private sector in higher education is recent in terms of its large scale participation at the higher level.
Though it seems that private sector may not be in a position to go alone at the higher education level in India where public sector has already been playing a dominant role.
Further, nowhere at the international level one can find a system where the national education system is evolved without the state playing the lead role. In this context, Public-
Private Partnership (PPP) has been ushered in as a new approach for private initiatives particularly at the higher education level.
The participants are invited to submit original papers on the following themes:
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Globalisation, Higher Education and
Youth.
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Problems of Youth in Higher
Education.
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Women in Higher Education
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Prospects of Professional Education and Role of Corporate Universities.

Changing Pattern of Higher
Education and its Impact on Youth.
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Role of NSS in Higher Education.
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Attitude of Youth towards NSS.
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Inclusion of NSS in
University/College/School syllabus in present educational scenario.
Professors, Readers, Lecturers & Research
Scholars and students interested in the themes are expected to participate in the seminar.
The participants are requested to send the abstract of their paper, not exceeding 300 words and full paper about 3000 to 5000 words. A hard copy and a soft copy of the paper in CD -typed A-4 size pages in MS-
Word, font size 12pts, 1.5 line space and 1” margin on all four sides should also be submitted. We intend to publish the selected papers presented in the seminar in a special volume. Selected papers shall be published in an edited volume.
Delegation fee is Rs.500/-(Rupees five hundred only) payable along with the registration form to the Programme
Coordinator, NSS, University of Jammu. The delegation fee for students and scholars is
Rs.250/-(Rupees two hundred & fifty only).
Delegation fee for local NSS volunteers is
Rs. One hundred only.
Submission of abstract- 30 th April,
2008.
Notification of accepted paper- 5 th May,
2008.
Submission of Paper- 15 th May, 2008
Boarding and lodging arrangements will be made for all the participants in the university campus. It may be difficult for us to meet travel expenses of all the participants. The participants are requested to get TA/DA from their own institution. But we will provide travel expenses to some resource persons and selected paper presenters, preferably IIIrd tier
A/C or IInd class train fare.
All the Correspondence should be addressed to :
Prof. Jasbir Singh
Programme Coordinator
National Service Scheme
Near Dogri/Sanskrit Deptt., New Campus,
University of Jammu, Jammu-180006
Fax/ Phone No. 0191-2457476, 2439746.
Lines: 2435248, 2435259 Ext. 2406, 2405.

e.mail:pcnssjamuni@yahoo.com www.jammuuniversity.org
Jammu Province has been referred to as such in 'Mahabharta' and finds of 'Harappan' remains and artefacts belonging to 'Mauryan',
'Kushan' and 'Gupta Times' at Akhnoor have added new dimensions to its ancient character. Numerous stone temples objects d'art found in different parts of Jammu, also speak of its hey-days in the remote past.
'Gulabnama' and 'Raj Darshani', the two principal available chronicles of Jammu assert that Raja Jambu Lochan, who lived in fourteenth Century B.C, has founded Jammu
Kingdom. Jammu adjoins Punjab and
Himachal Pradesh as well as Pakistan.
Jammu known as the city of temples is also known for its Forts and Palaces. The majestic
Bahu Fort situated on the banks of river
Tawi, is believed to be 3000 years old. Katra
(48 kms) is a major tourist hub in Jammu and serves the base camp for pilgrimage to Mata
Vaishno Devi. The Shrine of Mata Vaishno
Devi is the most hallowed pilgrimage of
Northern India and attracts over millions of devotees each year.
The University of Jammu came into existence on 5 th September, 1969. At present, the main campus of the University is spread over an area of 118.78 acres with beautiful lush green lawns, tree lined lanes, a unique cactus garden, a botanical garden and a splendid fountain plaza. The University of
Jammu is India’s first ISO 9001:2000
University. From a small beginning the
University of Jammu is on the verge of a real take off as it strives to combine the virtues of classical education with the strength of 21 st century technology. The University Grants
Commission has selected the University of
Jammu as one of the 16 institutions for the promotion of Indian Higher Education abroad. The University of Jammu shall be invited to Educational Fairs in South Asia,
West Asia and Central Asia to give on spot admission to foreign students. The campus houses the teaching departments, administration block, examination wing,
Department of student’s welfare, information wing, directorates of distance education & continuing education, internet facilities, post office, bank, bookshop, central library, auditorium, gymnasium. The University offers programmes like Post-Graduate
Degree, M.Phil, Ph.D, P G Diplomas,
Certificate Courses through its various teaching departments, Centres, DDE, and
CACR & E. The University of Jammu is seriously and vigorously pursuing its core objectives of imparting quality education and carrying out research institution of rigorous academic research and teaching that can compete with the best institutions, nationally and internationally.
The University of Jammu is exceptional in many ways with a strong core curriculum enhanced by specialised and interdisciplinary studies with strong infrastructural facilities.
The Central Library of the University namely
Dhanvantry Library has more than 80,000 books besides the Departmental libraries. It remains open for 24 hours. Most of the
Library operations are automated with
LIBSYS Software. The Library has J/Gate which provides access to about 15,000
Electric Journals free of cost. The Library further has access to about 4000 Research
Journals that are not available in open access and this facility is provided by UGC Info net/Consortium. In addition to the Fibre
Optics network that provides access to
Internet, the University also has Wi/Fi
Wireless Network for Internet accessibility to the authorised users through the Campus that provides access to Internet. To take the
Higher Education at the door steps of learners in the remote areas, the University of
Jammu has also opened the new Campuses at
Udhampur and Poonch in addition to the
Bhaderwah and Kathua and sub-centres at
Ramnagar and Reasi. The University has signed MOUs with the University of
Calgary and the Mauritius to make a mark at the international level. Under the aegis of
Promotion of Indian Higher Education
Abroad (PIHEAD) the University launched course for National/International Students on the lines of the Study India Programme
(SIP)/ Study Abroad Programme (SAP).
The National Service Scheme was started to establish a meaningful linkage between the
Campus and the Community. The student youth, teachers and the community are considered the three basic components of
NSS. Launched on 24 th September, 1969
NSS covers all States and UTs of India.
At present, NSS with theme of “Healthy Youth for Healthy India” is functioning in about
198 universities covering 9117
and institutions of higher learning, 39 Senior
Secondary Councils & Directorates of
Technical Education, 7542 Senior Secondary
Schools and 1196 Technical Institutions. The
NSS was started in the University of Jammu in the year…..
The University of Jammu is the only University in India, which gives substantial credit to NSS Volunteers for seeking admission in the various P.G.
Courses of the University of Jammu on the basis of their performance as a NSS volunteer. In recent past NSS in the
University of Jammu has made tremendous strides in the field of social work and personality development. The role of NSS was highly appreciated by the Chief Minister of the State during the Earthquake on 8 th
October, 2005. A series of workshops on the
Role of NSS in Disaster Management was started to create an effective awareness among the NSS volunteers so that they can play a significant role in disseminating awareness among fellow students in particular and the ultimately among the masses, in general. Inter State Youth
Exchange Programme for the volunteers of
Jammu and Kashmir division was also organised. In addition all attempts were made to strengthen NSS activities at the grass root level special camps and events were organised to make NSS popular among the
Students. At the Higher Secondary School level YUVA quiz competition was organised.
At present each district of the region is represented in NSS activities. based on the successful conduct of activities by NSS in the University of Jammu the allocated strength of NSS volunteers has been increased by the Ministry of Sport and Youth
Affairs from 5990(2005) to 14700(2008).
The University of Jammu is the only university in the country which organises regular workshops and programmes for the distant learners. A special stress has also been on the betterment of children with…...like Balniketan- Orphan Home,
Home for Mentally Challenged Children,
Home for old and Infirm, Slum Children.
Special groups have been formed to provide teaching assistance to such children.
The NSS in the University of Jammu has started “UDGOSH” NSS Newsletter covering the details of activities undertaken by the university and its affiliated colleges.
Another peculiar feature of NSS in the
University of Jammu is that it has made provisions to raise resources on its own in the time of need when regular funds are not

available. Thus, never allowed NSS activities to stop.
Registration Form
National Seminar on
Public - Private Partnership in
Higher Education and Development of Youth
MAY 15-16, 2008
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Designation
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(Drawn in favour of the Programme
Coordinator, NSS, University of Jammu payable at Jammu).
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Note: The photo copy Registration Form (duly filled up) will also be entertained for the seminar.
Please send filled in Registration form, Demand
Draft & Abstract/paper to:
Prof. Jasbir Singh
Programme Coordinator
National Service Scheme
Near Dogri/Sanskrit Deptt., New Campus,
University of Jammu, Jammu-180006
(J&K)