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Initiative mulled to establish Kashmir’s first crowdfunded university 

A university for the people equipped with pioneering educational outreach  

Farzana Syed
Last updated: March 5, 2025 1:09 am
Farzana Syed
Published: March 5, 2025
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Srinagar, Mar 04: In a historic move to transform the higher education system in Jammu & Kashmir, a visionary initiative to establish Kashmir’s first crowdfunded university was announced on Tuesday. While briefing the media during a presser here in Srinagar, the project leaders revealed that the university titled “The University of WathHarbor”, will be a university by the people, for the people, and of the people of Jammu & Kashmir.

“It will be a first-of-its-kind institution built entirely on public support, donations, and collective effort,” they said.

The university will provide cutting-edge education in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and 4th Industrial Revolution technologies, equipping Kashmir’s youth with skills for a competitive global job market, they said.

They emphasised that this is not a profit-driven venture. Unlike conventional private universities, The University of WathHarbor will not have individual owners but will be a community-driven institution, focused on education, research, and social upliftment.

“Currently, Jammu & Kashmir has 150,000 students enrolled across 11 government universities but lacks private sector involvement in higher education. Thousands of students leave J&K every year to pursue higher studies elsewhere. This university aims to change that by offering world-class education within the region,” it was revealed.

To make this dream a reality, the project’s founders have requested the Jammu & Kashmir Government

The university will be funded through donations, CSR contributions, and community support. The founders have urged businesses, professionals, and the Kashmiri diaspora to contribute to this historic initiative.

“This is not just about education; this is about self-reliance, empowerment, and shaping Kashmir’s future. We invite everyone to be part of this movement,” said Dr. Mehboob Makhdoomi, the founder of the initiative.

“With strong public participation and government support, the University of WathHarbor aims to become a global hub for research, innovation, and skill development,” members added.

The board members of the initiative include Dr Mehboob Makhdoomi (Founder and Chairman of the Trust) Dr Mushtaq Marghoob, Trustee (Former Professor and Head of PG Department of Psychiatry, GMC) Syed Humayun Qaiser, Trustee, Spokesperson (Former Director, Radio Kashmir)

Zareef Ah Zareef (Poet and Social Activist) Syed Parvez Qalander, Consultant (Chartered Engineer)

Latief U Zaman Deva (Retired IAS and Former Chairperson of JKPSC) Khair Ul Nisa Sheikh Principal Advisor to the Chairman (Executive Director, World Trade Center, India) Mushtaaque Ali Ahmad Khan, Media Coordinator (TV Producer and Filmmaker) Riyaz Ahmad Shoga, Accounts Officer (Ex Banker and a social worker) G N Var (President Private School Association) Faheem Abdullah, (Artist)

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