University of Kashmir Convocation Complex
| UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION COMPLEX | |
|---|---|
 University Convocation Complex, University of Kashmir | |
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| Address | Hazratbal Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir,  India |
| Location | Hazratbal Campus |
| Coordinates | 34°7′45.73″N 74°50′15.22″E / 34.1293694°N 74.8375611°E |
| Owner | University of Kashmir |
| Operator | Directorate of Convocation Complex |
| Built | 1981 |
| Opened | 7 July 2007 |
Construction cost | ₹ 8 Crores INR |
| Enclosed space | |
| • Total space | 25,000 sq ft (2,300 m2) |
| Website | |
| http://ucc.uok.edu.in | |
University of Kashmir's University Convocation Complex (UCC) is one of the largest auditorium facilities not only in the State of Jammu & Kashmir India but in the whole of North India.[1] It is located within the University of Kashmir's Hazratbal Campus adjacent to the Dal Lake, Srinagar and in the vicinity of the Hazratbal Shrine.
The Complex is spread over an area of 25,000 sq ft and accessible from both gates of the University Campus; Sir Syed Gate and Maulana Rumi Gate. It has a seating capacity of 2500 persons.
The Complex was constructed by University Construction Division with assistance from Kadiri Consultants, Mumbai and Construction Engineers, Srinagar.
The first director to head the Directorate of Convocation Complex was Dr. S Mufeed Ahmed of The Business School, University of Kashmir. Dr. M S Sumbli, Deputy Registrar at the University is currently Director of the Complex.[2]
History
Sensing the need for such a facility,[3] work on the University Convocation Complex commenced on 7 November 1981 when the foundation stone of the multi-Crore project was laid by then Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah. Soon after, the construction work remained suspended for several years due to technical reasons.
Work on the Complex however resumed in February 2004 after a peer team from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council while on an on-site visit suggested that the completion of the Complex be undertaken. The University’s Construction Division with the help of Kadiri Consultants, Mumbai and Construction Engineers, Srinagar went on to complete the Complex and it was finally thrown open on 4 July 2007 by Lt Gen (Retd.) S K Sinha, who was then Chancellor of the University of Kashmir.
Construction
Construction of this complex cost ₹ 8 crores.[4]
Noted visitors to the complex
- President of India, Pranab Mukherjee[5]
- Former President of India, Pratibha Devisingh Patil[6]
- Vice President of India, Mohammad Hamid Ansari[7]
- Minister of Rural Development, Jairam Ramesh[8]
- Chairman of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council, C. Rangarajan[8]
- Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Narinder Nath Vohra[9]
- Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah[8]
- Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Muhammad Sayeed
- Jagjit Singh[10]
- A G Noorani[11]
See also
References
- ^ Wani, Arif Shafi (14 May 2007). "Forget SKICC, KU's Convocation Complex to be biggest in north India". Greater Kashmir. Srinagar. Retrieved 4 January 2012.
- ^ "Dr Sumbli is Director KU Convocation Complex". Greater Kashmir. Srinagar. 25 November 2011.
- ^ "Kashmir University to have its convocation complex". Oneindia.in. 6 March 2007.
- ^ "Valley's biggest auditorium". 23 June 2007. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
- ^ "Pranab to visit Jammu and Kashmir for three days". Hindustan Times. 25 September 2012. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
- ^ Bukhari, Shujaat (27 May 2008). "Building a future of hope for J&K a collective endeavour". The Hindu. Srinagar. Retrieved 4 January 2012.
- ^ "Convocation Address by Shri M Hamid Ansari" (PDF). 2009. Retrieved 4 January 2012.
- ^ a b c "Project Himayat launched in Kashmir". IL&FS. 17 December 2011. Retrieved 4 January 2012.
- ^ "CUs POSE CHALLENGE TO STATE UNIVERSITIES: VOHRA". Greater Kashmir. Srinagar. 27 May 2010. Retrieved 4 January 2012.
- ^ "Jagjit Singh enthralls ghazal lovers in Kashmir". Times of India. IANS. 5 May 2011. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
- ^ "A G Noorani to release Rising Kashmir". merinews. 9 March 2008. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
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