Awantipora: A Trekking Program to Wasturwan was organized at the Islamic
University of Science and Technology, Awantipora today with an aim to generate awareness
among the students about the environment. The event organized by the Dean of Students in
collaboration with the Directorate of Physical Education and Sports IUST was flagged off by
Prof. Manzoor A Malik, Dean Academic Affairs IUST.
The program organized under University Community Outreach Program had an
overwhelming response from staff and students in which about sixty students, scholars, and
faculty members participated. Underlining the relevance of such programs in developing
socially responsible citizens, Prof. Malik said that an academic institution holds the
responsibility to sensitize its pupil towards environmental protection and IUST regularly
organizes such programs to connect the youth to its environment and make them responsible for its protection.
Dr. Asifa Baba, I/C Dean of Students IUST appreciated the enthusiasm of the students and
faculty members in the trekking program. She said that such programs help to channelize the students’ energies in a positive direction. Dr. Hilal A Rather Director of Physical Education
IUST along with other faculty and staff members accompanied the team on the Wastoorwan
Trek and appreciated the equal participation of girls and boys in the sports and extracurricular activities of the university.