Katra, Feb. 15 -- Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Saturday stated that the implementation of the New Education Policy (NEP-2020) has created new opportunities for innovation within universities across Jammu and Kashmir.

Speaking at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Itoo remarked, "Today, we are not just here to celebrate the university's convocation but also to acknowledge its remarkable growth and its establishment as a beacon of excellence in India."

She highlighted that under the leadership of former Chief Minister Dr. Farooq Abdullah, SMVDU has evolved significantly since its inauguration, with the aim of revitalizing the higher education sector, which had been adversely impacted by past unrest.

"The establishment of this univer...