India, March 25 -- In a significant move to expand the higher education landscape in Jammu & Kashmir, the government is likely to bring legislation for the establishment of private universities in the Union Territory, sources disclosed.Jammu historical sites
Sources said that the NC-led government is expected to introduce the legislation during the second leg of the budget session starting on March 27. The proposed law would pave the way for setting up self-financed private universities in Jammu & Kashmir.
Minister for Education, Sakina Masood Ittoo, confirmed the development. "We will try our best to introduce the bill during the budget session," she said.
In February this year, the minister informed the Legislative Assembly that there ...