Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday chaired a meeting of the higher education council here and reviewed key reforms aimed at transforming the Union Territory's higher education sector.

The council deliberated on a range of strategic initiatives, including the implementation of the 'Design Your Degree' (DYD) programme, integration of information technology and artificial intelligence into academic curricula, promotion of entrepreneurship and skill-based education, and development of human capital in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat, officials said.

The lieutenant governor stressed the need for effective on-ground implementation of DYD, skill development and AI-driven programmes across higher educational institutions.

He also called for enhanced coordination between central and UT institutions to ensure a cohesive and future-ready education ecosystem.

"We must establish benchmarks aligned with both national and international standards to position Jammu and Kashmir's education sector as a model of excellence," Sinha said.

Vice Chairman, J&K Higher Education Council, Prof Dinesh Singh underscored the importance of higher education in realising human potential, stating that institutions must focus on societal service and improving student productivity.

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