Minister of Education

Jammu and Kashmir opens higher education to private sector

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Jammu and Kashmir opens higher education to private sector

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Saturday passed a bill allowing establishment of private universities in the union territory. Education Minister Sakeena Itoo, who introduced the Jammu and Kashmir Private Universities Bill 2026, said the bill will promote the development of higher education in J&K and many students will benefit from it.The bill also … Read more

Over 3,000 J&K government schools have below 10 students: Minister

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Over 3,000 J&K government schools have below 10 students: Minister

SRINAGAR: More than 3,000 government schools in J&K have zero or less than 10 students since 2022, Education Minister Sakina Itoo said in the Assembly on Saturday.Replying to a question from BJP MP RS Pathania, Itoo of the National Conference (NC) said that out of 3,192 such schools, 1,494 are in Jammu and 1,698 in … Read more