Detailed review of preps, appointments, construction and

recognition works for academic session 2026-27 done

Universities will become centres of regional development,

employment generation and innovation: Higher Education Minister Yogendra

Upadhyay

Lucknow, 04 July (HS): An online review meeting on the

progress of the eight newly created state universities was held in the Assembly's

office room, chaired by State Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyay. The

meeting reviewed in detail the construction work of the universities,

preparations for the 2026-27 academic year, the creation of posts, the

appointment of teachers and staff, the budget, recognition, affiliation, and

administrative arrangements.

Minister Yogendra Upadhyaya stated that the state

government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is

committed to building quality and modern universities in the field of higher

education. The newly established universities will not only be centers of

education, but will also set new dimensions for regional development,

employment generation, research, and innovation. He directed that all

construction work be completed within the stipulated timeframe and with high

quality, and that negligence at any level will not be tolerated. He urged that

employment-generating courses be conducted in accordance with regional demand.

During the meeting, the Vice Chancellors and officials of

the newly created universities in Bhadohi, Shahjahanpur, Aligarh, Saharanpur,

Azamgarh, Mirzapur, Moradabad, and Balrampur briefed the Minister on the

current status and needs of their respective universities. While the review found

satisfactory progress in construction at many universities, problems related to

land, electricity, roads, drainage, building construction, and administrative

approvals were also identified at some locations. The Higher Education Minister

directed coordination with the concerned departments and district

administrations to resolve these issues promptly.

Minister Upadhyay warned the implementing agencies that the

government is ensuring no shortage of resources in the public interest, and

therefore, any laxity or compromise on quality in construction work will not be

tolerated. He directed them to conduct third-party quality checks of buildings,

ensure structural strength, and conduct regular inspections of every

construction project.

The meeting also reviewed appointments to academic and

non-academic positions in universities. The Higher Education Minister stated

that instead of filling all approved positions at once, appointments should be

made in phases, based on need. Where urgently needed, regular teaching should

be initiated by appointing guest faculty and sessional professors, so that

students' education is not affected under any circumstances. He also emphasized

that government funds should be used with complete transparency and according

to need.

He also instructed universities to make efforts to make more

land available keeping in mind future needs, prepare an action plan for the

overall development of the campus and work on the possibilities of expanding

various subjects including agriculture, science, engineering, psychology. He

said that universities should become centers of local economy, skill

development and innovation and promote employment-oriented education by

establishing coordination with industries and local institutions.

The review also revealed that most universities are

continuing their work in accordance with the academic calendar. The first phase

of construction has been completed in many universities, while the second phase

of proposals is in progress. The process of creating positions, approving

budgets, implementing the Samarth portal, affiliating colleges, and obtaining

recognition from various regulatory bodies, including the UGC, BCI, and NCTE,

is also progressing.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the Higher Education

Minister stated that the government stands rock solid behind the universities

and that all necessary support will be provided in a timely manner. He expected

the Vice Chancellors to work with complete dedication and commitment to develop

the universities into centers of excellence, thereby realizing the vision of

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for a developed

and knowledge-based Uttar Pradesh. He added that the universities in Aligarh

and Saharanpur are scheduled to be inaugurated by the Prime Minister. Minister

of State for Higher Education Rajni Tiwari, Principal Secretary M.P. Agarwal,

Secretary Amrit Tripathi, Special Secretary Nidhi Srivastava and other

departmental officers were present in the meeting.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi