Archive · 29 Dec 2025
J-K LG highlights innovation, employability in higher education
The leader of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, had a meeting with the University Council.
They talked about making universities better by focusing on new ideas, helping students get jobs, and encouraging students to start their own businesses.
They also approved new courses like teaching programs and arts programs.
The university has to start using computers for their office work by June 2026.
Students can get extra points for playing sports and doing cultural activities.
The leader also wants students to join programs that help them connect with others and stay away from bad habits.
Additionally, Manoj Sinha spoke to future government officers about how Jammu and Kashmir has changed and improved over the years.
These officers are visiting different places in Jammu to learn more about the area and its administration.
J-K LG Manoj Sinha emphasized the need for higher education institutions to focus on innovation, employability, and entrepreneurship.
The University Council approved new programmes such as a four-year integrated teacher education programme, MA Education, Masters in Performing Arts, PG Geography, and Cyber Security.
Student-centric measures include additional credits for sports and cultural activities, revised credit norms for MOOCs, and inclusive examination and admission policies.
The university was instructed to implement the e-office system by June 2026 and to conduct University Council meetings every six months.
The LG called for increased student participation in programmes like 'Viksit Bharat Yuva', 'Nasha Mukt Bharat', and 'Nasha Mukt J&K'.
- Who
- Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and the University Council of the Cluster University of Jammu
- What
- Approval of new academic and administrative proposals, including NEP-aligned reforms and student-centric measures
- When
- December 28 (meeting date), implementation of e-office system by June 2026
- Where
- Lok Bhavan, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- To focus on innovation, employability, and entrepreneurship in higher education, aligning with regional and national developmental needs
- Location
- Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
- Event
- University Council meeting
- Key Person
- Manoj Sinha (J-K LG)
- New Programmes
- Four-year integrated teacher education, MA Education, Masters in Performing Arts, PG Geography, Cyber Security
- Deadline
- E-office system implementation by June 2026
- Meeting Frequency
- Every six months
- Student Initiatives
- Additional credits for sports and cultural activities, revised MOOCs credit norms, inclusive examination and admission policies
- Student Programmes
- Viksit Bharat Yuva, Nasha Mukt Bharat, Nasha Mukt J&K
Sources
Higher education institutions must focus on innovation, employability: J-K LG
Jammu & Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha Urges Universities To Focus On Innovation & Employability
LG Sinha shares J&K’s transformational journey with trainee IAS officers
