Gov chairs Review Meeting of State Universities
Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 28 Jul: Governor and Chancellor of State Universities, Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd) chaired a review meeting of Vice-Chancellors of Uttarakhand’s state universities at the Lok Bhavan here on Tuesday. The meeting reviewed the universities’ key achievements, challenges, research and innovation initiatives, and ongoing efforts to fill vacant academic and administrative positions.
Addressing the Vice-Chancellors, the Governor stressed that universities must ensure every graduate is equipped to meet the demands of industry, employment, entrepreneurship, and the challenges of the 21st century. He said the objective of universities should not be limited to awarding degrees but should focus on nurturing capable, confident, and nation-oriented young people who can contribute meaningfully to the country’s development.
The Governor also highlighted the importance of students’ moral education, mental health, and overall well-being. He urged universities to foster a positive and supportive academic environment that enables the holistic development of students.
Emphasising the need for a secure and credible examination system, the Governor directed universities to make effective use of modern technology and artificial intelligence (AI) at every stage of the examination process. He called for robust verification and re-verification mechanisms to ensure examinations remain completely leak-proof, error-free, and trustworthy.
He further stated that the identity of a university is defined not by its buildings but by its academic achievements, research, and innovation. He urged universities to improve their performance in NIRF and NAAC rankings by strengthening research, patents, innovation, quality infrastructure, and academic excellence.
The Governor also instructed that the recruitment of teachers and staff be conducted in a completely transparent, fair, and time-bound manner, ensuring that every appointment adheres to prescribed standards. He encouraged Vice-Chancellors to adopt a forward-looking approach in transforming universities to meet the needs of modern education, emerging technologies, and future challenges.
During the meeting, all Vice-Chancellors presented detailed reports on their respective universities, highlighting academic achievements, ongoing research activities, and future plans.
The meeting was attended by the Governor’s Secretary Ravinath Raman, Legal Adviser Kaushal Kishore Shukla, Special Principal Secretary and Vice-Chancellor of the Sports University Amit Sinha, Secretaries Deepak Kumar, S.N. Pandey, Ranjana Rajguru, Additional Secretaries to the Governor Reena Joshi, Rohit Meena, Manuj Goyal, and the Vice-Chancellors of Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Sanskrit University, Soban Singh Jeena University, Uttarakhand Ayurved University, HNB Uttarakhand Medical Education University, Doon University, Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University, Uttarakhand Technical University, Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, Uttarakhand Open University, and Kumaun University, among others.
