Jammu, Nov. 15 -- The Cluster University of Jammu on Saturday held its maiden convocation since its establishment in 2017, with women students emerging as the star performers by bagging 130 of the 163 gold medals awarded.

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who declared the convocation open, lauded the "remarkable" achievement of the women graduates, describing their success as a reflection of confidence, determination and the transformative power of equal opportunities.

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Education Minister Shamim Firdous and Member of Parliament from Jammu, Jugal Kishore Sharma, also attended the convocation.

Vice-Chancellor K S Chandrasekar presented the university report,...