Srinagar, 09 July (H.S.): In a landmark move in Jammu & Kashmir’s education sector, the Government today revived appointments to School Lecturer posts, with the Chief Minister handing over appointment letters to 117 newly selected lecturers. These appointments are the first lecturer appointments in the Education Department in many years.

The Chief Minister also fulfilled his Budget 2026 commitment by announcing a full fee waiver for school and college students belonging to Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) families. This move is expected to make education affordable and accessible.

These decisions were announced by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah during Education Conclave 2026 – “Buniyaad Se Bulandi Tak” which was organised by Samagra Shiksha & Departments of School and Higher Education.

The conclave also saw the launch of several educational infrastructural and digital initiatives. The Chief Minister inaugurated 2109 works in the Education sector worth more than 115 crore rupees, besides inaugurating a studio for virtual classes and a high tech auditorium for Government College of Engineering Technology Jammu.

Recognising the stellar academic performance of students, the Chief Minister also felicitated 67 meritorious school and college students and honoured National Award-winning teachers.

Earlier, the Chief Minister inspected exhibition stalls showcasing student innovations, institutional reforms and technological initiatives.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar