Jammu, Apr 24 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday chaired a meeting of the higher education council here and reviewed key reforms aimed at transforming the Union Territory’s higher education sector.
The council deliberated on a range of strategic initiatives, including the implementation of the ‘Design Your Degree’ (DYD) programme, integration of information technology and artificial intelligence into academic curricula, promotion of entrepreneurship and skill-based education, and development of human capital in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat, officials said.
The lieutenant governor stressed the need for effective on-ground implementation of DYD, skill development and AI-driven programmes across higher educational institutions.
He also called for enhanced coordination between central and UT institutions to ensure a cohesive and future-ready education ecosystem.
“We must establish benchmarks aligned with both national and international standards to position Jammu and Kashmir’s education sector as a model of excellence,” Sinha said.
Vice Chairman, J&K Higher Education Council, Prof Dinesh Singh underscored the importance of higher education in realising human potential, stating that institutions must focus on societal service and improving student productivity.