Awantipora, Oct. 23 -- The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Awantipora, and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote academic collaboration, research partnerships, joint degree programs and student exchange between the two leading universities of Jammu and Kashmir. The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation in academics, joint research, consultancy and outreach aimed at advancing knowledge for regional development. It also emphasizes cooperation in heritage conservation, urban planning, incubation and entrepreneurship, and ABC operations.

A high-level delegation from SMVDU, led by Prof. Pragati Kumar (Vice Chancellor), and comprising ...