BENGALURU, APR 26 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today interacted with a delegation of education sector representatives in Bengaluru, highlighting the opportunities created by the recently notified Jammu and Kashmir Private University Act, 2026. Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq, senior officers and several education‑sOmar Abdullahector representatives were present during the interaction.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister invited reputed 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 unanimously by the J&K Legislative Assembly during the recent Budget Session and has since received the Lieutenant Governor’s assent, becoming an Act.
Highlighting the significance of the new framework, Abdullah said it opens up substantial opportunities for leading institutions to set up campuses in Jammu and Kashmir, fostering a modern, inclusive and globally competitive higher education ecosystem. He reiterated the government’s commitment to providing a transparent, enabling and investor‑friendly environment aimed at attracting students, scholars and research collaborations from across the country and abroad.
