Omar Abdullah Announces Plans For New National Law University In J&K, Budgetary Allocation Of ₹50 Crore

The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, has announced that the region will now have its own National Law University. He further revealed that a budget allocation of 50 Crore has been assigned with respect to the development of the said project.

This initiative is set to bring Jammu and Kashmir in line with other states that already have National Law Universities, improving the quality of legal education and expanding opportunities for students.

The establishment of this 28^th NLU is anticipated to cater to the growing needs of the legal profession in the region and offer advanced legal education, exceptional infrastructure, and essential opportunities crucial for students' career growth.

The idea of an NLU in J&K has been in discussion for years. In 2019, the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly passed the J&K National Law University Bill to establish the institution. However, delays arose as the bill awaited the Governor's assent due to certain clarifications. Though the Governor approved it in the same year, the project faced further setbacks following the reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir.

Currently, Jammu and Kashmir has a mix of government and private institutions offering law programs like LLB and BA.LL.B. These include the University of Kashmir, the University of Jammu, and the Central University of Kashmir, along with other private law colleges, including Kashmir Law College..