Milestones & Accolades

 

The Ultimate Flex National Florence Nightingale Award:  Highest National Award in Nursing in India (Nursing Education Category) Conferred by the Hon'ble President of India for over two decades of excellence and service


Global Creds Global Nursing Leadership Policy Institute, Geneva, Switzerland 2017 & 2018
: Selected as one of 30 global participants organized by International Council of Nurses.


Edu Icon of the Year  2024
: at EDU Conclave, ILounge media


Distinguished Leadership Award, 2025
: Received Distinguished Leadership in Institutional Development Award, National Education Conclave, 91Plus Media in collaboration with IBM, NSDC & Skill India.

 





 

True leadership is the art of disaggregating complex institutional challenges and reassembling them into high-value solutions. With a career spanning 29 years , I have dedicated my life to the crossroads of education, and systemic reform. My work is defined by a singular philosophy: integrating value into every system I touch. Whether it is restructuring a nursing curriculum or safeguarding the mental well-being of a community, my focus is on precision, strategy, and the human element. When I stepped into the role of Dean for the Faculty of Nursing, I inherited a traditional framework that needed a bridge to the future. I led the transition to the Credit-Based Semester System - a first for Jammu and Kashmir. I believe that to mentor a nurse is to influence the future of healthcare.  My goal has always been to transform a student into a "productive individual" who adds value to their country and their profession. I have shaped the careers of over 1,000 professionals.  By implementing advanced pedagogies and modern strategies, I have empowered a generation of practitioners to serve with excellence not only within India but on the international stage.  My expertise extends beyond the classroom into the heart of our social fabric. Served as a Member District Level Monitoring Committee, J&K,  I ensured local cable networks adhere to the highest codes of conduct, preventing the spread of disharmony or unauthorized violence.