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Bihar Governor Directs VCs on Exams, Trust & Journalism Departments

Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain chaired a high-level meeting with Vice-Chancellors, urging them to act as empowered leaders making independent decisions. He issued a key directive for universities to ensure the timely conduct of examinations and prompt declaration of results to safeguard student interests. The Governor also stressed the need to establish Journalism and Mass Communication departments to showcase Bihar's progress. Education Minister Sunil Kumar shared updates on government initiatives, noting Bihar ranks fourth in India for higher education expenditure.

Key Points: Bihar Governor Issues Directives to University VCs on Education

  • Ensure timely exams & results
  • Build trust-based institutional culture
  • Establish journalism departments
  • Empower VCs as confident leaders
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Bihar Governor chairs meeting with VCs, issues key directives on higher education

Governor Syed Ata Hasnain chairs meeting, stresses timely exams, independent VCs, and new journalism departments to improve Bihar's higher education.

"Vice-Chancellors should take independent decisions without external pressure. - Governor Syed Ata Hasnain"

Patna, March 30

Governor-cum-Chancellor Syed Ata Hasnain held a high-level meeting with Vice-Chancellors of universities across Bihar at Patna Lok Bhawan, focusing on improving the quality of higher education, administrative efficiency, and safeguarding student interests.

During the meeting, Syed Ata Hasnain, who was recently appointed as the Governor of Bihar, underscored the critical role of Vice-Chancellors, urging them to act as competent, empowered, and confident leaders.

He emphasised that they should take independent decisions without external pressure, leveraging their experience and ground-level understanding to resolve institutional challenges effectively.

Highlighting a key concern, the Governor directed universities to ensure the timely conduct of examinations, prompt declaration of results, and quick distribution of certificates.

He warned that delays in these processes negatively impact students' futures, calling for greater accountability and vigilance from university administrations.

The Governor also stressed the need to establish Journalism and Mass Communication departments in universities.

He noted that Bihar has made significant progress over the past two decades, and a strong communication framework is essential to showcase these achievements at national and global levels.

Speaking on leadership values, he highlighted that mutual trust is the foundation of any successful institution.

Vice-Chancellors were encouraged to foster a positive work environment by building trust and collaboration among faculty and staff.

Education Minister Sunil Kumar, present at the meeting, shared updates on ongoing initiatives aimed at strengthening the education sector.

He also addressed concerns raised by Vice-Chancellors and provided suggestions for resolving administrative challenges.

He noted that Bihar ranks fourth in India in terms of expenditure on higher education, reflecting the government's commitment to the sector.

The Secretary of the Higher Education Department delivered a detailed PowerPoint presentation, outlining the current status of higher education in Bihar, key challenges, strategic priorities, and emphasis on a trust-based institutional culture for future development.

Apart from Governor Syed Ata Hasnain and Education Minister Sunil Kumar, Principal Secretary to Governor Dr Robert L. Chongthu, Secretary of the Higher Education Department Rajiv Ranjan, President of Bihar State University Service Commission Girish Kumar Chaudhary, Education Director Prof. (Dr) Rekha Kumari, Vice-Chancellors of various universities of Bihar, Principal Secretary to the Governor cum Principal Secretary to the Governor's Secretariat and other people were present at the meeting.

- IANS

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Priya S
The push for Journalism and Mass Communication departments is a visionary step. Bihar's story needs to be told by its own people. This can create so many opportunities for the youth beyond traditional career paths. Great move!
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Rohit P
All good points, but the real test is on the ground. VCs often face political and bureaucratic pressure. "Independent decisions" sounds nice in a meeting room, but is the administration ready to back them up when they actually take a stand? I'll believe it when I see it.
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Sarah B
Focusing on a trust-based culture is crucial. So many institutions suffer from toxic politics between faculty and administration. If VCs can genuinely foster collaboration, the quality of teaching and research will automatically improve. A positive work environment matters.
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Karthik V
Bihar ranking 4th in higher education spending is surprising and commendable. Now the focus must shift from expenditure to outcomes. Are our graduates employable? Is the research relevant? That's the metric we should track.
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Meera T
As a parent, timely exams and certificates are everything. My son's admission for further studies got delayed by a year because of university delays. Hope this meeting leads to real change and not just another file noting. Our children's futures are at stake.

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