USK Event Log &
Historical Milestones
Chronicling the inception, government registration, inaugural elections, and formal launch of the Urological Society of Kashmir.
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Constituent Preliminary Body for USK Registration
The founding assembly of senior urologists who established the groundwork for Jammu & Kashmir's first apex urological society.
Formation of the Inception Committee
In 2025, senior urologists, academic faculty, and surgical consultants across Kashmir convened to address the imperative need for a unified provincial platform dedicated to urological advancement, clinical research, continuous medical education (CME), and patient advocacy.
An ad-hoc Preliminary Body was formally constituted to draft the society's Memorandum of Association, formulate its 17-Article Constitution & Bylaws, and interface with state administrative authorities to achieve statutory registration under the Societies Registration Act.
Core Foundational Objectives
- Formulate and ratify the foundational Constitution and Code of Medical Ethics
- Mobilize academic and consultant urologists across Kashmir division hospitals
- Compile documentation and petition the Registrar of Societies, Government of J&K
- Pave the road for transparent, democratic elections of the first permanent executive council
Interim Acting Body & Preliminary Committee 2025-26
Details of Members which constituted the preliminary body for getting the USK registered
Dr. Yasir Dar
President
Urological Society of Kashmir
Dr. Imran Mir
Vice President
Urological Society of Kashmir
Dr. Omar Salim
Secretary
Urological Society of Kashmir
Dr. Shahnawaz Rasool
Treasurer
Urological Society of Kashmir
Dr. Suhail Khan
Member
Urological Society of Kashmir
Dr. Imtiyaz
Member
Urological Society of Kashmir
Dr. Tariq
Member
Urological Society of Kashmir
Dr. Azhar Khan
Member
Urological Society of Kashmir
USK Officially Registered with Government of J&K
Official statutory accreditation and issuance of Society Registration Certificate by the Registrar of Societies, Jammu & Kashmir.
Official J&K Government Certificate
Following exhaustive scrutiny of the society's constitution, aims, objectives, and legal vetting, the Government of Jammu & Kashmir officially granted statutory registration to the Urological Society of Kashmir on May 05, 2026.
USK Elections — Official Results Declaration
Democratic voting conducted under the supervision of the Election Returning Officer to establish the 1st Executive Committee of USK.
Elections conducted in adherence to Articles of Association. All ballot results verified and declared unanimously.
President
Apex leader of the society, overseeing strategic vision, academic partnerships, and society representation.
Dr. Syed Javid Farooq Qadri
Department of Urology, GMC Srinagar
Vice President
Co-chairing executive meetings and leading surgical skill workshops and academic outreach.
Dr. Azhar Ajaz
Department of Urology, GMC Srinagar
General Secretary
Administrative director handling scientific programs, official records, registry, and state coordination.
Dr. Haamid Hassan Bhat
Department of Urology, GMC Srinagar
Treasurer
Financial custodian ensuring financial compliance, society reserves, grant distributions, and audits.
Dr. Manzoor Ahmad Dar
Department of Urology, GMC Srinagar
Formal Launch of USK at The Lalit Grand Palace, Srinagar
The ceremonial inauguration gala celebrating the public debut of the Urological Society of Kashmir.
Inaugural Memorabilia & Official Schedule
Official Inauguration Invitation Card
Commemorative invitation dispatched to medical fraternity and state dignitaries
Inaugural Ceremony Program & Agenda
Detailed schedule of inaugural ceremony, scientific orations & addresses
The Lalit Grand Palace & Ceremony Photos
The Lalit Grand Palace — Royal Heritage Venue for the Inauguration
Inaugural Grand Ballroom setup for the launch ceremony
Inaugural address by Chief Guest Prof. Kamal Jeet Singh
Presidential address by Dr. Syed Javid Farooq Qadri
Office bearers unveiling the official society constitution and charter
Medical fraternity delegates in attendance at the inaugural session
Urological Society of Kashmir members at the inaugural launch
Gulistan News Channel coverage of the USK launch
Pocket Press coverage of the inaugural launch
Newspaper & Print Media Cuttings
Urological Society of Kashmir launched in Srinagar
The Urological Society of Kashmir (USK) was formally launched yesterday in Srinagar, marking a significant milestone in the growth of urology and bringing together the region's urological fraternity on a common professional and academic platform.
Urological Society of Kashmir Formally Launched at Grand Palace
Eminent surgeons and medical administrators assemble in Srinagar to mark the historic inception of USK.
Broadcast News Bytes & Video Highlights
DD Kashir Broadcast News Byte: USK Formal Launch
Broadcast news coverage highlighting the inaugural assembly and statements from office bearers.
President's Vision & Media Interaction: Dr. Syed Javid Farooq Qadri
USK President outlining the society's goals for advanced laparoscopic, robotic, and pediatric urology in Kashmir.