LU allows 25 affiliated colleges to start UG, PG courses

Lucknow: The executive council of the Lucknow University (LU) on Friday granted approval to 25 affiliated colleges to start undergraduate and postgraduate courses.The EC also approved the proposals to include two alumni, two students, and an industry representative as special invitees in the departmental boards of studies.A standard operating procedure for project implementation and fund management related to research and institutional projects was also approved.Guidelines for corporate social responsibility collaborations were also approved to strengthen partnerships with industries and corporate institutions.“This will support scholarships, research projects, centres of excellence, startups, innovation and infrastructure development,” said, vice-chancellor, JP Saini.