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#TodayWithTheChiefMinister • Global Honour for Heritage: Chief Minister congratulated people of J&K as Kalhana’s Rajatarangini manuscript was inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World Register. • Transforming Higher Education: Chief Minister welcomed the J&K Private Universities Rules, 2026, paving the way for top institutions to set up in J&K and 25% local reservation in admissions and jobs. • Boosting Border Tourism: Government has approved ₹7.93 crore for major tourist infrastructure across Uri to boost tourism economy.

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Government has accorded Administrative Approval for the creation of tourist infrastructure to promote border tourism at Uri at an estimated cost of ₹7.93 crore. The comprehensive project covers infrastructure upgrades across Uri Town, Bosiyan-Gingal, Mahura, Garkote, and Bela Boniyar, including the development of tourist huts, facilitation centers, riverfront and scenic parks, viewpoints, trekking paths, and public conveniences. This major tourism initiative will enhance Uri's profile as a thriving border destination, driving local economic growth and showcasing the region's rich natural heritage.

Chief Minister congratulated Hon’ble Minister of Education, Mrs. Shamim Fidrous on notifying the Jammu & Kashmir Private Universities Rules, 2026, marking a significant step towards facilitating the establishment of reputed national and international institutions of higher learning in J&K. The Rules provide for streamlined approval procedures, 25% reservation for J&K domiciles in admissions and employment, effective regulatory oversight and stringent penalties for violations, with a focus on transparency, accountability and academic standards. Describing the notification as an important milestone in strengthening the higher education sector, the Chief Minister said the new framework would facilitate institutional investment, expand educational and employment opportunities for local youth, and promote excellence in teaching, research and innovation. He further observed that the initiative would encourage the establishment of institutions across disciplines, including STEM, Medicine, Law, Business Studies and Liberal Arts, while advancing the Government's objective of making quality higher education accessible to students within J&K and developing the region as a competitive destination for higher learning and research.