LG interacted with VCs of Universities in J&K. Reviewed programs undertaken by Varsities under ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. Directed for fast-tracking NEP-2020 implementation. Focus should be on skilling & employability of students,besides promotion of local languages & culture.

Universities should invest more in Innovation & Incubation, providing our youth with prospects for the future and strengthening the position of young women in the society: LG

Academia should lead the journey of development & prosperity of J&K. Research must flow from Labs to Field. Agriculture Universities need to focus on developing innovative ways to reduce the input cost of farmers, besides providing continuous handholding to increase production:LG