Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. JAMMU: Central University of Jammu in collaboration with Mission Directorate, J&K Skill Development Mission organised India Skills Competition 2025-26 on 17 Dec 2025. India Skills Competition is a biennial event in skill competition involving participation from all over the country. Today’s event witnessed participation of shortlisted candidates from across UT of Jammu and Kashmir. The event marked the display of talent in Graphic Designing.
The programme was formally inaugurated under the patronage of Prof. Sanjeev Jain, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Central University of Jammu by Prof. Yashwant Singh, Registrar, Central University of Jammu in presence of Ms. Leena Padha, Director Mission Directorate, J&K Skill Development Mission, Prof. Jaya Bhasin, Head, Department of HRM & OB and Prof. Dinesh Sharma, Head, Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
Ms. Leena Padha, Director Mission Directorate, J&K Skill Development Mission in her address highlighted the key features of the competition and the role of Mission Directorate in this path breaking initiative towards providing a platform to youth of J&K for displaying their talent at national level. She apprised that the candidates shortlisted today will participate in the national competition which will be scheduled next year.
Prof. Jaya Bhasin in her address stressed the need for giving equal importance to competencies, applied knowledge and hands-on training to lead in the 21st century. She also highlighted the importance of employable skills, which will increase market acceptance of the workforce.
Prof. Yashwant Singh, Registrar provided a brief overview of academic and research activities being carried out in the University. He reminded everyone of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s call for enhancing competency over acquiring degrees alone. Mr. Zia-ul-haque Kohli, Joint Director, J&K Skill Development Department observed that the Department will collaborate with the University in future in executing skilling initiatives.
Earlier, Dr. Shahid Mushtaq, Coordinator of the event welcomed the participants and team of Mission Directorate, J&K Skill Development Mission. Dr. Shahid in his address emphasized on the importance of Skilling and India Skills Competitions 2025-26. He apprised the audience that the University is extensively involved in promoting capacity building and skilling initiatives across Jammu and Kashmir.
On this occasion a team of faculty members including Prof. Yashwant Singh, Dr. Neerinder Yadav, Mr. Zakir Sheikh and Dr. Asif Ali acted as Jury members whereas, Mr. Udit Mahajan and Mr. Pranav provided technical support for the conduct of the competition. Dr. Shahid Mushtaq, Faculty School of Business Studies and Mr. Khalid Sheikh, Mission Directorate coordinated the entire event and proposed formal vote of thanks.