Jammu, Nov. 16 -- Education Minister Shamim Firdous on Sunday dedicated 610 completed civil works and 376 astrophysics laboratories to schools across Jammu and Kashmir as part of initiatives to upgrade educational infrastructure and promote scientific learning.

The projects were showcased during Children's Day celebrations organised by the Directorate of School Education Jammu, with the Education Department stating that the initiatives were aimed at improving facilities and creating a more conducive learning environment for students.

The 610 civil works were completed under Samagra Shiksha during September and October 2026, while 376 astrophysics laboratories have been established in 376 government high and higher secondary schools acro...