Srinagar, April 4 -- The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly passed the Private Universities Bill on Saturday, marking a significant step towards shaping a brighter future for their youth.

Sharing an X post, the Chief Minister's Office wrote, "The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly passed the Private Universities Bill today, marking a significant step towards shaping a brighter future for our youth."

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also congratulated the Minister for Education Sakina Itoo and all stakeholders on the passage of the landmark legislation.

The Jammu and Kashmir Private Universities Bill 2026 is expected to open new avenues for quality higher education within Jammu and Kashmir, reduce the need for students to move outsi...