Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday chaired a high-level meeting in Lucknow to assess the academic and infrastructural progress of three newly established state universities:
- Maa Pateshwari State University (Balrampur)
- Maa Vindhyavasini State University (Mirzapur)
- Guru Jambheshwar State University (Moradabad)
Vice chancellors of the respective institutions were present, along with senior education and infrastructure officials.
Focus on Quality, Timely Construction
Chief Minister Yogi emphasized that these universities are not just academic campuses, but critical tools for delivering employment-oriented and accessible higher education to youth across the state.
“These institutions reflect PM Narendra Modi’s vision of quality and equitable education in every district,” the CM said, according to an official release.
He laid out a phased construction plan:
- Phase I: Completion of the administrative block, academic block, and VC residence, with strict adherence to timelines and quality.
- Phase II: Fast-track construction of student hostels and residential quarters for staff.
Yogi directed that at least 500 workers be deployed at each site to maintain momentum and seriousness in execution.
Administrative Strengthening and Website Launch
To ensure smooth academic and operational functioning, the CM ordered the immediate appointment of key positions across all three universities, including:
- Registrar
- Controller of Examinations
- Controller of Finance
In a notable development, the CM also launched the official website and logo of Guru Jambheshwar State University (GJU), Moradabad — available at https://www.gjum.ac.in.
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Aligning with National Education Goals
CM Yogi highlighted that the state’s push to build new universities is part of a broader academic transformation, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP). The focus is not just on physical infrastructure but on enhancing academic quality, localised skill development, and digital access.
