Professor V. Rajamani, Emeritus Professor JNU visited the Central University of Jammu at Temporary Academic Block Sainik Colony. He was accompanied by Prof. Tassawur Kanth (University of Kashmir) Prof. M. Bhat (University of Kashmir) Prof. A.Dimri (Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi) Prof. Baskar (Guru Jambeshwar University, Hisar), Dr. Pradeep Srivastava (Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun) Dr. J.K. Tripathi (Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Dehi)) and Dr. Anupam Sharma (Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, Lucknow).

Prof. V. Rajamani delivered a Lecture on The Relevance of the subject of Earth Science and appreciated the initiative taken by Central University of Jammu for the establishment of Centre of Earth Sciences.
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Prof. Rajamani suggested that University should have its unique identity and be a centre of Excellence in the field of Earth Sciences while addressing the galaxy of scientist, academician and Faculty members of Central University of Jammu.

Prof. Ashok Aima, Vice Chancellor of the Central University of Jammu also gave a brief account of the development work in the university. He also praised the eminent earth scientist for taking interest so passionately in the development of the Centre of Earth Sciences at Central University of Jammu. Prof. S.K. Shah, Sh. Jit Singh, Registar CUJ, Dean & Head of various departments, administrative officials, faculty members, were present in the auditorium of varsity in temporary academic block of varsity.
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Dr. Pankaj Mehta, Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Sciences coordinated the proceedings of the programme. Prof. Lokesh Verma Academic Coordinator, Central University of Jammu extended the vote of thanks.