• Review of construction and repair works under National Higher Education Campaign
  • Governor urges state universities to become centres of excellence through industry-academic coordination

Jaipur, 30 October. Governor and Chief Minister Shri Haribhau Bagde urged state universities to become centres of excellence by developing courses as per industry needs, promoting research and innovation. He called on university principals to arrange online lectures by subject experts in addition to textbooks and to implement skill‑development activities

Bagde addressed the special review meeting of state‑funded universities at the Lok Bhavan on Friday. He directed that construction and repair works under the National Higher Education Campaign be completed on time and with quality. He instructed a review of construction agencies and regular on‑site physical inspections by relevant officials. He emphasised proper utilisation of the grant money provided to state‑funded universities and certification of agency work on quality grounds

Governor said that in this era of information and communication technology it is essential for our universities to become centres of excellence. For this, online lectures by subject experts across all disciplines should be arranged. He added that specialists from India and abroad in specific subjects should be identified and their online services employed. This will have far‑reaching positive impact on higher education

Bagde said universities should regularly gather information on industry needs and not only develop courses accordingly but also link students to skill development so that human resources meet demand. Discussing Raffles University in Nimera, he noted that students are trained as per industry demand. Universities should adopt this model

Deputy Chief Minister and Higher Education Minister Shri Premchand Bairwa stressed compliance with the standards of the National Higher Education Campaign and transparent use of the allocated funds for construction works

Additional Chief Secretary Shri Kuldeep Ranka said that focus is on increasing gross enrolment across India. In this regard a 25% enrolment growth target has been set for the state. He noted that 76 new colleges were opened in the state in the past two years. Jaipur, Jodhpur, Alwar have been made hubs where universities of various disciplines are coordinated. He suggested startup and incubation activities under the National Higher Education Campaign and placement of “Professor of Practice” in world‑class universities

Governor’s secretary Dr. Prithvi emphasised developing universities as contemporary centres for holistic student development and described various activities

Higher Education Department Commissioner Shri Natmal Didel provided information on state government schemes and activities related to higher education

The meeting was attended by principals of various state universities and a large number of officials

Dr. Rajesh Vyas / Savita