The Hon’ble Minister for Education Sakina Masood Itoo felicitated Prof.Tariq Rashid Jan, Head of the Department of Statistics, University of Kashmir, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to higher education, academic excellence, and the promotion of statistical education and research. The award was presented during a prestigious academic function attended by eminent educationists, faculty members, and dignitaries at IUST. The occasion marked a significant achievement for the Department of Statistics and reflected its continued commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and academic development.