Shahjahanpur, Nov 03 (HS): Uttar Pradesh Governor and

Chancellor of State Universities Anandiben Patel visited Swami Shukdevanand

University in Shahjahanpur on Tuesday to review the academic and administrative

arrangements. She placed special emphasis on making 75% attendance mandatory

for students, bringing transparency to the examination system, and developing

the university into a self-reliant and model institution.

The Governor gave a clear message to the university

administration that there should be no compromise on the quality of higher

education. She urged that the university be run with a clear plan and complete

transparency. Students should be informed about their performance in

examinations, and special guidance should be provided to students with academic

weaknesses.

Upon arrival at the university, the Governor was welcomed by

Vice Chancellor Prof. Pushpendra Bahadur Singh and officials. She then offered

prayers at the temple dedicated to the late Swami Shukdevanand Ji on the

campus. During the review meeting, she inquired about the university's

development, faculty availability, infrastructure, and administrative

arrangements.

Rare manuscripts seen, emphasis on creating digital library:

During her campus tour, the Governor inspected the rare manuscripts preserved

in the university library. She directed the preservation of these manuscripts,

including making them available online, and improving e-books, e-journals, and

computer facilities. She also inaugurated the newly constructed reading room

and a top-secret room.

Call for research in artificial intelligence (AI) and space

technology: While interacting with students in science laboratories, the

Governor encouraged them to keep pace with modern technology. She urged them to

acquire expertise in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence (AI) and

space technology, saying that students should reach the heights of space and

the depths of the ocean to pursue research. She also stressed the need to equip

laboratories for real-world testing and research.

Appeal to students to come forward for a drug-free India: Addressing

the students, the Governor said that education should not be limited to

obtaining a degree, but should also be used in practical life. She emphasized

the need for a comprehensive campaign against drug abuse, emphasizing the

responsibility of teachers as well as students. She called healthy lifestyles

and self-reliance essential.

The Governor directed the university to begin preparations

for NAAC evaluation immediately and to provide students with

employment-oriented education. Praising the relatively high attendance of

female students, she said that female students are progressing today through

hard work. She called on everyone to work with the spirit of making Uttar

Pradesh a better state.

Three books were released and trees were planted on the

campus: During the event, the Governor released three books: Marketing

Research by Vice Chancellor Professor Pushpendra Bahadur Singh and Dr.

Praveen Dixit, Hindu Law by Dr. J.S. Ojha, and New Criminal

Law Regime and Human Rights in India by Dr. J.S. Ojha, Dr. Anil Kumar,

and Dr. Pradeep Kumar Singh.

Additionally, tree planting took place on the university

campus as part of the One Tree for Mother campaign. Additional

Chief Secretary Sudhir M. Bobde also encouraged students to pursue advancements

in the fields of digitalization and artificial intelligence.

District Magistrate Dharmendra Pratap Singh, Superintendent

of Police Saurabh Dixit, Chief Development Officer Utkarsh Dwivedi, along with

senior district administrative officers, university faculty, and staff were

present on the occasion. Finally, the Governor had a formal meeting with former

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Swami Chinmayanand Saraswati.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi