Srinagar, Feb. 10 -- The Wakf properties in Kashmir represent a vast but underutilized asset that, if harnessed effectively, could transform our educational landscape. The earnings from these properties, spanning thousands of acres and comprising mosques, shrines, commercial spaces, and prime real estate, have the potential to set up world-class universities, research centers, and skill-development institutions. Doing so would not only uplift the educational sector, which has suffered badly in the past, but also contribute to economic growth, employment generation, and social progress. Despite our rich cultural and historical heritage, Kashmir lacks globally recognized educational institutions. Many students are forced to migrate to other...