JAMMU, Sept 24: The Union Ministry of Human Resources Development has agreed to the State Government’s proposal of two Central Universities for Jammu and Kashmir—one each for the two regions.
Official sources told the Excelsior that Human Resources Development Minister Kapil Sibal rang up Chief Minister Omar Abdullah yesterday and informed him that his Ministry has agreed to his (Abdullah’s) proposal for two Central Universities in the State keeping in view the regional aspirations.
Mr Sibal wanted the Chief Minister to make an announcement to this effect. However, according to sources, the Chief Minister was of the view that Mr Sibal should himself announce two Central Universities for J&K.
Now, a formal announcement by Mr Sibal approving two Central Universities—one each for Jammu and Kashmir regions—is expected to be made in New Delhi within a couple of days.
Mr Abdullah also reached New Delhi today.
It may be mentioned here that students in Jammu region have been on agitation for last several days demanding setting up of Central University in Jammu.
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