JAMMU — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday attended the ‘Honour & Excellence 2026’ annual awards ceremony organised by the Diocese of Jammu-Srinagar Education Society (DJSES) at the Convention Centre in Jammu as the chief guest.
The ceremony celebrated academic achievements of meritorious students, honoured staff members for their dedicated service and recognised distinguished alumni for their contributions.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister lauded DJSES for its commitment to quality education through its network of 24 schools across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
He appreciated the society’s role in nurturing skilled and responsible citizens and underscored the importance of educational institutions in shaping character, promoting academic excellence, ensuring equal opportunities and instilling ethical values.
Abdullah emphasised that education should go beyond imparting knowledge and play a vital role in building an inclusive, compassionate and progressive society. — (KIMS)