State

Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyay and Minister of State Rajni Tiwari

were also present in the meeting

Presentation of progress report by colleges before Chancellor

Colleges encouraged to actively participate in NAAC assessment

Young students studying in colleges and universities have an important role in

achieving the goal of a developed India

Make effective use of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds - Governor

and Chancellor Anandiben Patel

Lucknow, 2

April (HS): An

important review meeting was held with the principals of government and funded

colleges affiliated to Lucknow University in the Gandhi Auditorium at Jan

Bhawan on Thursday under the chairmanship of the state Governor and Chancellor

Anandiben Patel.

The meeting was attended by the principals of 17 government and 33 funded

colleges affiliated with Lucknow University. Representatives from all colleges

gave detailed presentations of their institutions to the Chancellor. During the

presentations, detailed information was presented on college progress reports,

faculty status, various departmental functions, research and publications,

Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed in various fields, sports

activities, social participation, tree plantation campaigns, NAAC and NIRF

rankings, student enrollment percentage, research activities, placements, job

fairs, patents, number of research papers, seminars held, library facilities,

total number of students, progress of construction work, status of laboratories

and computer rooms, scholarship distribution, and educational tour programs.

During the meeting, the Governor obtained information on the number of faculty

members working in colleges and the proportion of books published by them. He

also sought detailed information on student participation in sports activities,

the number of educational tours, and the current status of tree planting. He

directed that photographs of all sports and other co-curricular activities held

in colleges be properly preserved with geo-tagging.

The Governor encouraged the faculty members present, urging them to work

diligently, constantly motivate students, and maintain their activeness. He

directed them to ensure timely enrollment and appointments based on the vacant

positions in the colleges relative to the created positions. He also expressed

displeasure over the low student numbers and stressed the need to address the

reasons for this.

She inquired about the availability of staff in colleges, the condition of labs

and computer rooms, and directed them to strengthen them. The Governor

emphasized the need to increase research and development and directed teachers

and students to play an active role in promoting social participation in rural

areas. She specifically called for a village-to-village campaign to spread

awareness about the ill effects of tobacco, intoxication, and drugs.

The Governor emphasized the crucial responsibility of senior officials in

resolving college problems and directed everyone to act with sensitivity and

responsibility. He also directed regular and surprise inspections of hostels,

kitchens, and classrooms.

He said that young students studying in colleges and universities play a vital

role in achieving the goal of a developed India. Therefore, students should be

involved in various activities, skill development programs, and innovations, so

that they can develop new vision and leadership abilities.

The Governor encouraged colleges to actively participate in NAAC evaluations,

so that the quality of the institutions can be assessed and opportunities for

improvement can be found. He directed colleges to encourage faculty to write

books, strengthen libraries, and ensure clean and well-maintained toilets.

Emphasizing the effective use of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds,

he suggested increasing resources by coordinating with local industries and

banks. He also directed colleges to actively participate in public welfare

programs such as Anganwadi, TB eradication, and HPV vaccination.

The Governor described the lack of laboratories in colleges as a matter of

concern and urged them to ensure the necessary arrangements are made

immediately. He emphasized the need for necessary reforms in the educational

structure in accordance with the National Education Policy 2020 and urged

honorable ministers and officials to regularly review the progress of colleges.

On this occasion, State Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyay welcomed

the meeting's initiative and said that under the Governor's inspiration and

active leadership, Uttar Pradesh's higher education system has improved

significantly. He said that the Governor

As a result of the marathon meetings being held regularly by the Uttar Pradesh

government, which was once considered backward in the field of higher

education, is today making its mark among the leading states.

On this occasion, Lucknow University Vice Chancellor Professor J.P. Saini

welcomed the meeting and stated that the university has approximately 530

affiliated colleges and currently has approximately 40,000 students. He stated

that regular meetings with colleges, preparations for NAAC evaluations, and

continuous efforts are being made to improve academic quality.

Minister of State for Higher Education Rajni Tiwari, Special Officer

(Education) to Governor Dr. Pankaj L. Jani, Special Secretary to Governor

Shriprakash Gupta, Special Secretary Higher Education Girijesh Tyagi, Vice

Chancellor of Lucknow University and all the Principals of colleges affiliated

to the University were present in the meeting

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi