Omar Abdullah Declares Intentions For Establishment Of New National Law University In J&K, Budget Of ₹50 Crore

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has announced plans to establish a National Law University in the state, with a budget of ₹50 Crore. The 28th NLU is expected to provide top-class legal education, world-class infrastructure, and opportunities for student growth. The project has been discussed for years, but was stalled due to delays and the reorganization of the region. Currently, Jammu and Kashmir has a combination of government and private law colleges offering LLB and BA.LL.B courses.

This effort is going to align Jammu and Kashmir with other states having National Law Universities, enhancing legal education quality and opening up avenues for students.

The institution of this 28th NLU is expected to serve the increasing demands of the legal field in the area and provide top-class legal education, world-class infrastructure, and valuable opportunities pivotal to the growth of students.

The concept of an NLU in J&K was discussed for years. The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly in 2019 had passed the J&K National Law University Bill in order to set up the college. Delays occurred when the bill was waiting for the Governor's assent due to some clarifications. Although it was cleared by the Governor in the same year, the project was again stalled after the reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir.

Today, Jammu and Kashmir boasts a combination of government and private colleges that provide law courses such as LLB and BA.LL.B. Some of these institutions include the University of Kashmir, the University of Jammu, and the Central University of Kashmir, among other private law colleges, such as Kashmir Law College.