Patna: Higher education minister Sanjay Singh Tiger on Friday reviewed the progress of departmental schemes and academic activities, with focus on the 211 new degree colleges being set up under the ‘Saat Nishchay-3’ programme.
With academic sessions scheduled from 2026-27, the minister directed officials to prioritise appointments of principals and teachers, student enrolment and infrastructure development. District programme officers were asked to monitor operations of the new colleges.
He also ordered strict implementation of the academic calendar issued by the chancellor’s office and directed the department to create a monitoring system to regularise delayed sessions. Universities and colleges showing better performance will also be incentivised. The minister further directed implementation of the ‘Samarth’ system across universities and colleges to improve transparency and efficiency.
Meanwhile, education minister Mithilesh Tiwari reviewed school education projects and directed resolution of land issues for Kendriya Vidyalayas. He also said one model school with e-library and science labs would be developed in every block under Saat Nishchay-3.
Adwitiya primarily covers crime and civic stories. She has in the...
Read MoreAdwitiya primarily covers crime and civic stories. She has in the past written on varied topics, including decline of the glass bangle culture, illegal trade of firecrackers in Champahati, West Bengal apart from many more on food and travel. She has recently completed her PGDM in journalism from Xavier's, Mumbai. She loves music and is very affectionate about animals.
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