view meeting with the principals of government and funded

colleges affiliated with Maharaja Suheldev University, Azamgarh, was held today

in the Gandhi Auditorium of Jan Bhavan under the chairmanship of Anandiben

Patel, Governor of Uttar Pradesh and Chancellor of State Universities. All

colleges also gave presentations regarding their institutions' academic,

co-curricular, and skill development activities.

Addressing

the meeting, the Governor said that the process of self-enumeration for house

listing and house counting has begun today in Uttar Pradesh under the first

phase of Census 2027. She appealed to everyone to participate in this important

campaign by visiting the portal and entering accurate and factual information,

making the program a success.

Addressing

the state women's colleges, the Governor stated that the Government of India

and the State Government are implementing numerous schemes for women's

empowerment. Colleges should strive to extend the benefits of these schemes to

as many students as possible. She urged them to offer technical and

skill-development courses to empower students to meet current needs and empower

them with self-reliance. By promoting cooking, sewing, embroidery, mehndi,

technology, yoga, music, and other vocational and creative activities, students

should be provided with such education that they can also become financially

empowered by working part-time.

The

Governor stated that universities have been invited to the Raj Bhavan from time

to time and provided guidance regarding NAAC, NIRF, and other rankings, which

has yielded positive results. Citing the example of Agra University, she said

that despite various challenges and adverse circumstances, the university

received an A++ grade from NAAC due to the efforts of the Vice Chancellor and

faculty. She also encouraged colleges to actively participate in these ranking

processes and work in accordance with the prescribed standards. She said that

continued hard work, teamwork, and planned efforts can yield better results.

The

Governor urged teachers to arrive at the college on time to ensure quality

education and engage students in skill development and various creative

activities. Social and public awareness programs should be conducted in

surrounding villages; as such activities have a positive impact on NAAC

evaluations. She urged all principals to meet in their colleges to disseminate

the guidance received today to teachers and students, and to form teams to work

toward goals.

She

said that today's presentation clearly demonstrates the students' remarkable

talent and skills. It is the responsibility of colleges to provide a suitable

platform for these talents. She urged that different teachers should be

assigned responsibilities based on the various NAAC evaluation standards and

work seriously. The Governor encouraged

students to participate in various Olympiad examinations. Referring to her

tenure as Education Minister in Gujarat, she said that skill development and

co-curricular activities were particularly encouraged there. She explained that

22 children are being trained in flute playing at Jan Bhavan and that such

creative activities should be encouraged in colleges as well.

She

directed that students who excel in yoga should be invited to the Raj Bhavan

after June 21st. Regarding the shortage of teachers, she urged

colleges to submit necessary requisitions to the government so that vacant

positions could be filled. She also stressed the need to involve students in

NCC, NSS, and Agniveer training.

The

Governor said that the Defense Industrial Corridor is rapidly developing in

Uttar Pradesh, under which projects related to defense production are operating

in Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Agra, Aligarh, and Chitrakoot. Students should be

informed about this sector and encouraged to pursue careers in defense and

technology.

Emphasizing

the need to develop the educational system in accordance with the National

Education Policy, she said that, like universities, all college processes, from

enrollment to examination, should be conducted through the Samarth portal,

ensuring transparency and ease. She also directed efforts to increase

enrollment, develop green campuses, conduct regular yoga exercises, and launch

tree-planting campaigns.

Addressing

the meeting, Yogendra Upadhyay, Minister of Higher Education, Government of

Uttar Pradesh, said that as a result of the constant guidance and persistent

efforts of Governor and Chancellor Anandiben Patel, the field of higher

education in Uttar Pradesh has undergone revolutionary transformation. Today,

the state's universities are performing excellently in national and

international rankings, and Uttar Pradesh has become the highest-ranked state

in the country. Every meeting held by the Governor provides new learning.

Colleges received important guidance in today's meeting as well. He called upon

all principals to follow this guidance and strive to take their colleges to new

heights. He said that the guru-shishya tradition should be strengthened in

colleges. For the all-round development of students, it is essential to promote

sports, skill development, and innovation-based activities.

In

the meeting, Special Officer to the Governor (Additional Chief Secretary

level), Dr. Sudhir Mahadev Bobde, presented the program's outline and

elaborated on its purpose and utility. He said that all universities in the

state are conducting their work through the Samarth portal, which has brought

transparency and ease to administrative and academic processes. In this same

vein, colleges are also being connected to the Samarth portal and prepared for

the new system.

He

said that the purpose of this meeting is to make colleges aware of better

working practices, quality-based education, and ranking standards, so that they

too can perform excellently. Referring to the characteristics of the Azamgarh

region, he said that the students here have a special interest and

participation in sports activities, and this region also has a good recognition

and connectivity at the global level. Highlighting the significance of the

meeting, he also mentioned the innovations being carried out in the field of

education and skill development at the Raj Bhavan, saying that these

innovations are providing new direction and inspiration to higher education institutions.

Expressing

his gratitude to the Governor, Professor Sanjeev Kumar, Vice Chancellor of

Maharaja Suheldev University, Azamgarh, said that due to the Governor's

constant guidance and visionary leadership, the state's universities are

progressing towards excellence in higher education. He elaborated on the NAAC

evaluation process for Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra, explaining that

the university's convocation was scheduled prior to the NAAC evaluation. During

that time, the Governor thoroughly reviewed the university's NAAC preparation

and provided necessary guidance on various aspects. As a result of her guidance

and constant monitoring, the university received an A++ grade from NAAC. He

also informed that the university has taken special initiatives to promote

e-libraries in all colleges. A QR-based scanning system has been developed for

the university library, through which students of affiliated colleges can

access library facilities digitally.

On

this occasion, Special Officer (Education) Dr. Pankaj L. Jani, Special

Secretary of Higher Education Department Mr. Badrinath Singh, Director Higher

Education B.L. Sharma, officers and employees of Raj Bhavan and other

dignitaries were present.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi