Chhattisgarh Governor Anandiben Patel has directed vice chancellors of various universities in the State to get video recording done of all Viva sessions held of PhD students to curb irregularities.
Addressing a meeting of vice chancellors here in Raj Bhavan, she said that the libraries in universities should be open for extended hours for benefit of students.
The Governor also directed the vice chancellors to visit hostels and listen to the problems of the students.
She also advised that universities should have linkage with local industries so that the students after passing out of universities get employment.
The Governor said that universities have a responsibility of imparting quality education and also contribute in character and personality building of students.
The universities must make students as sensitive citizens and should inculcate a sense of service in them.
The vice chancellors will have to prepare a road map for bringing their universities in the category of best universities, she said.
All universities must have an Anti Ragging Cell, the Governor said.
For needy students, there should be a Fund in which students could themselves contribute, she said.
The universities should also invite parents of students while conducting seminars, the Governor said.
The faculty should take students on field visits after their lectures, she said.