Punjab cabinet on Monday gave its nod to set up another private university in the state. CT University, a self-financed private varsity will come up at ludhiana under the Punjab Private Universities Policy, 2010. The government spokesperson maintained that the decision was taken to upgrade the level of higher education besides opening new vistas of employment for the youth of the state.
Besides, the Cabinet has also decided to amend clause (a) of Section 6 of the Punjab School Education Board Act, 1969, paving way for appointing an IAS or PCS officer, who has served the Central Government or State Government or both for a period of not less than 10 years, as PSEB chairman.
In another significant decision in recognition with the gallantry services rendered by the second World War heroes, the Cabinet approved to increase financial assistance of war veterans, ex-servicemen or their widows from Rs 2,000 to Rs 4,500 per month.