Jammu- In his budget speech, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday announced the setting up of National Law University and Skill & Entrepreneurship in Jammu & Kashmir.
Speaking in the Assembly, Omar said that the government is committed to establishing a National Law University (NLU) in Jammu & Kashmir to drive legal education reforms and research.
“With world-class training aligned to contemporary standards, the NLU will empower future legal professionals and enhance justice delivery,” he said.
He said Rs 50 crore have been proposed in the budget for the “transformative initiative”.
Omar said the Government proposes the establishment of the Jammu & Kashmir Skill and Entrepreneurship University (J&K SEU) to empower the youth of Jammu & Kashmir with Industry-relevant skills and entrepreneurial Opportunities.
“Our Government proposes the establishment of the Jammu & Kashmir Skill and Entrepreneurship University (J&K SEU). This institution will provide cutting-edge training in technology, healthcare, tourism, renewable energy, and traditional crafts while fostering innovation, startup incubation, and industry partnerships,” he said.
He said the Government is committed to constructing a state-of-the-art Legislative Complex in Jammu to replace the century-old facility at the Civil Secretariat.
“With an estimated cost of Rs 208 crore, Rs 72 crore has already been utilized. I propose an allocation of Rs 50 crore in this budget for its timely completion, creating a modern, technology-driven environment for efficient and transparent lawmaking,” Omar said.
300 New Housing Units For Employees
Recognizing the vital contribution of employees in governance, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday announced plans to expand residential facilities by constructing nearly 300 new housing units.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, informed the Legislative Assembly that the government aims to enhance existing infrastructure, which currently consists of about 4,500 residential units in Jammu and Srinagar.
He said that to meet the increasing demand, 216 new 2BHK and 3BHK units will be built in Srinagar, while the rest will be constructed in Jammu. “To ensure the timely completion of the project, Rs 38 crore has been allocated in this year’s budget,” Omar said, adding that the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to improving living conditions for its employees. (KNO)
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