Chief Minister Omar Abdullah interacted with a delegation of education sector representatives in Bengaluru, highlighting the opportunities created by the recently notified J&K Private University Act.Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq, senior officers and several education representatives were present during the interaction.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister invited institutions to invest in the higher education sector and partner in positioning Jammu & Kashmir as a vibrant academic hub
The Jammu and Kashmir Private Universities Bill, 2026 was passed by the J&K Legislative Assembly during the recent Budget Session. Cutting across party lines, the legislation was widely hailed as a landmark step in the history of higher education in Jammu and Kashmir. The Bill has since received assent from Lieutenant Governor, becoming an Act.The Jammu and Kashmir Private Universities Bill, 2026 was passed by the J&K Legislative Assembly during the recent Budget Session. Cutting across party lines, the legislation was widely hailed as a landmark step in the history of higher education in Jammu and Kashmir. The Bill has since received assent from Lieutenant Governor, becoming an Act.
