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JMI completed a journey of 100 years on October 19, 2020. But the celebration was restricted at that time due to the COVID 19 pandemic.
Jamia Millia Islamia University (JMI) celebrated its centenary foundation day celebration on October 29, 2020, at the Dr. MA Ansari auditorium.
Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Najma Akhtar, and Chief Guest Hamid Ahmed, CEO, Hamdard Laboratories were present for the Centenary Foundation Day Celebration.
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A very limited number of people were allowed inside the auditorium following all the social distancing norms considering the COVID 19 pandemic and the restrictions issued by the government to control it.
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The Governor of Manipur, Dr. Najma Heptulla, and chancellor of JMI addressed the audience through a recorded video speech.
JMI is recognized by the University Grants Commission and was established in 1920. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has accredited it with an “A” Grade.
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Professor Najma Akhtar stated that JMI is a unique institution that believes in the philosophy of action and sets sloth and laziness aside.
"This is the reason that it has been coming off with flying colors in achieving the latest educational aims and ideals set by the nation and the community," Professor Najma Akhtar said.
While talking about the academic and research development, Professor Akhtar stated that UGC has granted permission to the university to open four departments.
The departments were to be opened in the areas of foreign languages, hospital management and hospice studies, design and innovation, and environmental sciences.
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Professor Akhtar also stated that the centenary celebration which was restricted due to the coronavirus crisis will be continued for the whole year.
When the situation is controlled, the programs which were not conducted will be carried out, the professor said.
Chief Guest Hamid Ahmed congratulated JMI for the centenary celebration and said that JMI and Hamdard Laboratories can collaborate in setting up Medical and Unani colleges and hospitals.
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