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Education
J&K Govt Says No Plan for University of Kashmir Campus at Beerwah
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 01:32 AM
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The Jammu and Kashmir government informed the legislative assembly that there is currently no proposal to establish a University of Kashmir campus in Beerwah. The clarification came during a session when members queried about higher education infrastructure in the region.
The statement was made in the Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly during a question‑answer session. Members had raised concerns about the lack of higher education facilities in Beerwah, a town in Budgam district. In response, the government clarified that no formal proposal for a University of Kashmir campus at that location exists at present.
Officials emphasized that any future plans for expanding the University of Kashmir would be subject to proper feasibility studies and administrative approvals. They assured the house that the government remains committed to improving educational access across the union territory.
The clarification puts to rest rumors that had been circulating about an imminent campus development in Beerwah. Stakeholders and local residents are now awaiting any official announcements regarding future educational projects in the area.
Officials emphasized that any future plans for expanding the University of Kashmir would be subject to proper feasibility studies and administrative approvals. They assured the house that the government remains committed to improving educational access across the union territory.
The clarification puts to rest rumors that had been circulating about an imminent campus development in Beerwah. Stakeholders and local residents are now awaiting any official announcements regarding future educational projects in the area.