Prof. Akhtar said that the Prime Minister once again showed his willingness to attend the convocation of the university as the Chief Guest

Jamia Millia IslamiaI(JMI) Vice Chancellor Prof. Najma Akhtar met Prime Ministeri Narendra Modi at his residence on Wednesday. This was the second meeting of the Vice Chancellor with the Prime Minister in the last two years.

She presented a shawl to the Prime Minister as a token of respect. She further discussed a number of issues with him. 

A statement released by the varsity said that the Prime Minister expressed his support for setting up of a medical college at the university and hoped that it will be started during her tenure as the Vice Chancellor.

Prof. Akhtar said that the Prime Minister once again showed his willingness to attend the convocation of the university as the Chief Guest. He was expected to attend the convocation earlier too in the centenary year but due to the pandemic it could not be organised.

The Vice Chancellor said that it was quite heartening to see that the Prime Minister was very much aware about the recent achievements of the university including A++ accreditation by the NAAC.