Educational institutions should either improve quality or remain shut: Rajasthan Guv
Jaipur, Jan 21
Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde has taken a tough stand against colleges and universities failing to meet academic standards, declaring that institutions must either improve the quality of higher education or shut down.
He made it clear that there would be no compromise on educational quality in the state.
Addressing a meeting of the Vice-Chancellors' Coordination Committee, the Governor said that institutions lacking basic academic standards would not be allowed to function.
Colleges or institutions that have been granted university-level status without proper authorisation will face strict action, including closure.
Governor Bagde emphasised that education forms the backbone of social and economic development. He called for concerted efforts at all levels - from school education to higher education - to strengthen the system and ensure meaningful learning outcomes.
The Governor directed all universities to conduct convocation ceremonies every year, ensuring they are organised with minimum expenditure.
He also instructed that annual audits by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) must be conducted in all universities, and audit teams should be provided with full cooperation.
Highlighting the importance of quality assessment, the Governor instructed universities to take time-bound and effective steps to improve their NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) rankings.
He said the state government is actively working to remove procedural and administrative hurdles faced by universities in the NAAC process. Universities were asked to expedite improvements in curriculum quality, innovative teaching practices, academic governance, and infrastructure.
The Governor also assured that recruitment and financial approval processes pending at the state level would be completed soon to support academic reforms.
The Governor further directed universities to prominently display important aspects of Indian history, traditional knowledge systems, and missing subjects on campus walls to enhance awareness among students and promote cultural and intellectual heritage.
— IANS
Reader Comments
While the intent is good, I'm skeptical. We hear such announcements often. The real challenge is the political will to actually shut down institutions with powerful backers. Let's see if they follow through. 🤞
Displaying Indian history and traditional knowledge on campus walls is a wonderful idea! Education should connect us to our roots while preparing us for the future. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
As someone who studied in Rajasthan, I fully support this. The disparity between a few good colleges and the many sub-standard ones is huge. Quality education is the foundation for any state's progress.
Convocation every year with minimum expenditure? Good. Often these ceremonies become overly lavish shows. The money saved should go into labs and libraries. Practical step.
I respectfully disagree with the 'shut down' approach for all cases. Some institutions in rural areas lack resources, not intent. Instead of closure, the govt should provide support and a clear roadmap for improvement. A punitive-only approach hurts students most.
Clearing pending recruitment and financial approvals is key! So many university departments are running with temporary or guest faculty. Permanent, qualified teachers are the first step towards quality. Hope this
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