Established in 1986, Government Polytechnic for Women Srinagar is a pioneering technical institute in Jammu and Kashmir exclusively dedicated to women. The institution has received the prestigious ‘Best Polytechnic Award’ twice from NITTTR, Chandigarh, in 2005 and 2013, recognizing its excellence in North India. Offering three-year diploma programs in eight engineering/non-engineering, paramedical, and management courses, the institute has been a trailblazer.Incubation centers
have been established in the fields of Food Technology and Garment Technology and a few start-ups are in accelerated developmental stages. Administered by the Directorate of Skill Development, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, the institution
is focused on advancing technical
education and skill development.
Positioned near industrial growth
centers in Kashmir, it leverages
this proximity for student placement
and as a training ground for the
unskilled and semi-skilled workforce.
The institute envisions expanding its
course offerings to include market-oriented
programs in emerging technologies like
Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things,
Cyber Security, and Food and Horticulture
Technology to align with industry demands.
Government Polytechnic for Women Srinagar
has established fruitful collaborations through
MOUs with industries and business associations,
fostering active industry-institute interaction.
This engagement positions the polytechnic to
provide solutions to technical challenges
faced by industries while delivering customized
technical human resources. Recognizing challenges in knowledge delivery and skill development, the institution focuses on enhancing teaching-learning processes through a blend of offline and online modes. It aims to develop laboratory and workshop infrastructure supporting research and design aligned with local industry needs. With a commitment to solving local industry problems scientifically, the institution actively develops laboratories and infrastructure. Students, parents, faculty, and alumni are considered integral contributors to its growth, with alumni recognized as crucial ambassadors extending its reach. The overarching goal is to serve humanity by nurturing curious minds in the fields of Engineering, Technology, and Economy.