The Jammu and Kashmir National Law University (NLU) is set to start functioning in the Kashmir Valley from April next year, marking a key step toward expanding higher education opportunities in the Union Territory.
The announcement was made by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah following a unanimous resolution passed by the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, calling for the immediate operationalisation of the university. While the site for the permanent campus is still being finalised, the government has identified a temporary facility in Ompora, Budgam district, to begin academic activities.
The interim campus will serve as the base for initial operations until the permanent infrastructure is developed. The government is also working on appointing faculty and administrative staff to ensure the academic session begins on schedule.
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The establishment of the National Law University in the Valley is expected to provide local students with greater access to legal education and reduce the need for aspiring law graduates to move outside the region. It is also seen as a step toward strengthening higher education infrastructure and creating new opportunities for research and professional growth within Jammu and Kashmir.
