Chinar Corps which is based in Srinagar has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University of Kashmir about starting a provision for personnel posted in the valley to enroll in several courses through distance-learning mode.
The MoU was signed at the Gandhi Bhawan auditorium of the university by the vice-chancellor of KU, Professor Talat Ahmad and GoC 15 Corps, Lt. Gen. DP Pandey.
The soldiers deployed in Kashmir Valley will be able to enroll in several courses that will be offered by the Directorate of Distance Education of the university, where they can pursue courses, including six-month certificate courses to one-year diploma courses and two-year PG courses.
Presently, there are 18 courses are offered to army soldiers and will be increased in near future. “This milestone achieved in the field of education will empower the soldiers of the Chinar Corps in performing their duties in a challenging environment. Education is the foundation of the development of mankind and is the most powerful tool we have for nation-building,” GoC Lt. Gen. Pandey said about the signing of MoU.
