Srinagar, June 12 -- The Jammu & Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) and the J&K Centre for Peace, Research & Sustainable Development (JKCPRS) have signed an MoU with Samaira Policy Institute, Dehradun, to launch the Sheikh-ul-Alam MLA Fellowship - the first structured legislative fellowship programme in the Union Territory. The fellowship, jointly spearheaded by JKSA and JKCPRS, aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and public service. It will place talented graduates and young professionals in the offices of J&K MLAs to provide hands-on exposure to governance, policymaking, legislative functioning, constituency management, and grassroots development. Two fellows will also be placed in the office of the chief minister to gain experience in executive governance. Named after Kashmiri saint Sheikh-ul-Alam (Nund Rishi), the programme draws inspiration from his values of service, compassion, ethical leadership, and inclusivity. It seeks to nurture a new generation of informed, ethical, and community-oriented leaders committed to public service and democratic values. The inaugural cohort, set to begin in July 2026, will comprise around 22 Fellows selected through a competitive process from diverse academic and social backgrounds...