The decision to introduce the BBA-LLB program at Kashmir University’s South Campus was made in February 2023 during the university’s 55th Academic Council meeting. While the proposal received approval in principle, there has been no concrete progress in its implementation.

For students from Anantnag, Kulgam, Pulwama, and Shopian, this program could have been a game-changer, saving them from the long and exhausting commute to Srinagar or the need to seek admission outside Kashmir. However, nearly two years have passed, and the South Campus remains without a law program. This delay is unjustified and demands immediate intervention to prevent further disruption to students’ aspirations.

Who Is Responsible for the Delay?

Despite nearly two years passing since the approval, there has been no significant development regarding the course’s launch. This suggests either inefficiency or a deliberate lack of priority given to the course. A few months ago, I heard from some university officials that everything was in apple-pie order for the introduction of the law course at South Campus and that it was only a matter of days before it would be launched. However, I am unsure what transpired thereafter, as no headway has been made since, and the process remains at a standstill.

The university administration must provide clear answers, as their prolonged inaction has left students frustrated. This delay raises serious concerns about the efficiency of decision-making within the institution.

Recently, in response to a query by MLA Bijbehara, Dr. Bashir Veeri, it was stated in the........

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