Cabinet

approves new private university to boost higher education

'Metro University' to be built on 26.1 acres, youth to get opportunity of

modern and employment-oriented education: Higher Education Minister Yogendra

Upadhyay

Lucknow, 7 April (HS): A cabinet

meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday approved a significant

proposal related to the Higher Education Department. This included the

establishment of a private-sector Metro University in Greater

Noida, which is considered a significant step towards expanding higher

education in the state.

State Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyaya stated that this decision

was made under the provisions of the Uttar Pradesh Private Universities Act,

2019. He explained that the Act ensures proper arrangements for the

establishment, regulation, and operation of private universities.

He informed that the sponsoring organization, Sunhill Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.,

Noida, had submitted a proposal to establish 'Metro University' on 26.1 acres

of land allotted by the Greater Noida Authority, which has been approved after

examination in accordance with legal provisions. For this, it has been decided

to amend the schedule of the Uttar Pradesh Private University Act, 2019,

promulgate the 'Uttar Pradesh Private University (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026'

and issue an operating authority letter to the sponsoring organization.

The Higher Education Minister stated that the establishment of this university

will create new opportunities for quality higher education in the state and

provide modern and employment-oriented education to the youth. This initiative

will play a significant role in making the state a leader in the field of

education.

He said that the Yogi government is committed to expanding higher education,

enhancing quality, and encouraging private investment. The establishment of new

universities will increase education, employment, and skill development

opportunities in the state.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi