Srinagar, Nov. 18 -- Higher education has always served as the backbone of a progressive society. It is in the classrooms and research spaces of colleges and universities that nations produce their thinkers, teachers, scientists, engineers, doctors, innovators, and entrepreneurs. In Jammu & Kashmir, the government has consistently invested heavily in strengthening this vital sector-building infrastructure, modernizing facilities, and expanding academic opportunities. However, despite these efforts, the Higher Education Department in J&K is currently confronting a worrying trend: a drastic decline in student enrollment across colleges and universities over the past few years. This contrast between increasing investment and decreasing stude...