Ranchi

Joint Secy questions varsities' status

PNS

Joint Secretary of the Chief Minister Secretariat, Divyanshu Jha raised question on the status of Deoghar Hindi University and Govardhan Sahitya College saying the degrees awarded by them are of no value. Jha asked the basis of giving recognition to such universities.

Jha was speaking at the weekly review meeting of Jansamvad Kendra at Suchna Bhawan. In the review meeting, he reviewed 17 complaints. The Joint Secretary asked the District and Higher Technical Education and Skill Development Department to investigate all facts related to Deoghar Hindi Vidyapeeth and send a factual report.

Passed students had complained that the certificates issued by the college are not recognized in any institutions or even gets preference in job. Department Nodal Officer said that the Govardhan Sahitya College and Deoghar Hindi University are the autonomous body, which is not under Siddho-Kanhu Murmu University.