The Governor K K Paul said that the vacant posts of teachers in the universities of the State should be filled soon while chairing a meeting of the Vice-Chancellors (VCs) of the State universities at Raj Bhawan on Wednesday. He told the VCs that the procedure of filling vacancies of teachers must be very transparent and as per the set norms.
The Governor took information from the VCs about the preparations for the new academic session and their priorities.
In the meeting, Paul stressed the need for improving the standard of research work being done in the universities and exhorted them to bring them up to international standards.
He directed the VCs to review all the research papers published on a monthly basis and advised them to remain prepared as per the NAAC guidelines and review their preparation on a monthly basis.
The Governor said that along with regular classes in the forthcoming session, activities like sports tournaments, quiz competitions and rural tours must also be organised. He said universities must play a consistent and prominent role in the Swachh Bharat mission.
To improve agriculture in mountainous parts, the Governor gave directions for making district-wise plans by the G B Pant University of Agriculture and Technology and Bharsar Horticulture University He also directed these universities to develop new species of fruits and dry fruits.