Archive · 11 Jan 2026
J&K L-G urges Rajouri varsity to innovate curriculum
The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, had a meeting with the Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University in Rajouri.
He asked the university to make their teaching programs better and more focused on new technologies like artificial intelligence.
He also wants the university to help solve problems in the local tribal areas and provide more opportunities for tribal students.
The university will now have meetings every six months to discuss these changes.
Additionally, the L-G started some new building projects at the university, like a hostel for girls studying nursing and a sports complex.
All these changes are meant to make the university a better place for students and to help shape a brighter future for India.
J&K L-G Manoj Sinha directed Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) to review and innovate its curriculum to foster innovation and cutting-edge research.
Sinha emphasized the need for skill-centric education and institutional accountability, with a focus on nation-building.
The university was advised to introduce new courses in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and emerging digital technologies.
Sinha called for the university to address localized problems in tribal areas and ensure opportunities for tribal students.
The L-G laid the foundation for new infrastructure projects, including a girls' hostel, an indoor sports complex, and a rooftop solar power plant.
- Who
- Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and the executive council of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU)
- What
- Discussion on academic and administrative issues, approval of agenda points, and directions for curriculum development and infrastructure projects
- When
- January 11, 2024
- Where
- Lok Bhavan, Jammu
- Why
- To foster innovation, promote cutting-edge research, and align education with the evolving needs and career aspirations of students
- University
- Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU)
- Location
- Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir
- Meeting
- Ninth meeting of the executive council
- Key Focus Areas
- Curriculum development, innovation, cutting-edge research, skill-centric education
- New Courses
- Artificial intelligence, machine learning, emerging digital technologies
- Infrastructure Projects
- Girls' hostel, indoor sports complex, rooftop solar power plant
- Meeting Frequency
- Every six months