BHADERWAH: Prof. Manoj Kumar Dhar, Vice-Chancellor, University of Jammu today laid the foundation stone of faculty residence at Bhaderwah Campus of the University.Vice-Chancellor was on a three-day visit to Bhaderwah to inaugurate the three days Winter Carnival at Jai Valley, Bhaderwah. Under this Carnival, Skiing Adventure was organised in collaboration with 4, Rashtriya Rifles of Indian Army, Bhaderwah Development Authority, District Administration, Doda and University of Jammu.Prof Dhar described Jai valley as a wonderful tourist destination and hoped that such festivals will lead to more tourist inflow in the region during the coming months.Speaking on the occasion Prof Dhar thanked Rajat Parmar, CO of 4 RR, Captain Sanchit and other officers for their immense support to the Bhaderwah Campus. He mentioned the long association of Jammu University with the Indian Army particularly 4RR and hope that such collaborative programmes will be held in future also.Prof Dhar also took stock of the ongoing developmental/academic activities at Bhaderwah Campus. The foundation stone of the faculty residence at Bhaderwah Campus was laid today with the direction for the early completion of the building.Besides this, the Vice-Chancellor initiated the resumption of work on the languishing projects such as Boys Hostel, Girls Hostel and Professor / HOD quarters at Bhaderwah Campus.Speaking with the media persons Prof. Manoj K Dhar said that directions have been passed to the works department of the University of Jammu to complete all the construction work under languishing projects within the stipulated time. “I am grateful to Shri Manoj Sinha, LG for sanctioning required amount for the resumption of the construction work of Boys Hostel, Girls Hostel and Professor / HOD quarters at Bhaderwah Campus,” he further said that the University of Jammu is committed for the overall development of all the offsite campuses. We are also thankful to the Additional Chief Secretary (Financial Advisor University) and Principal Secretary Higher Education for unending support in building the infrastructure at the main campus as well as offsite campuses.While stressing upon the faculty members/non-teaching staff to contribute to the development of Bhaderwah Campus, Vice-Chancellor said that there is a need to put more effort to make this campus one of the best offsite campuses of the University of Jammu.Among others Prof Rahul Gupta, Rector Bhaderwah Campus, Prof Sanjana Kaul, Co-chairperson Campus Cultural Committee, Dr Neeraj Sharma, Special Secretary to Vice-Chancellor.Dr Imran Farooq PRO to Vice-Chancellor, Dr Kuljeet Singh, Academic Coordinator, Sheikh Mujeeb, Assistant Registrar, Heads of the Departments Dr Jatinder Manhas, Dr Neeraj Sharma, Dr Sunil Bhardwaj, Dr Cherring Tandop.Dr Shayan Javed, Dr Ashok Sharma, Dr Abid Sarwar, Mohammad Avias were also present on the occasion