Governor Syed Ahmed, also the Chancellor of State Universities, has decided to meet Vice-Chancellor (VC) of each State university individually.
Detailed discussion on problems of various aspects will be done in this special meeting. For this reason, the six State universities, including Ranchi University (RU), Vinoba Bhave University (VBU), Kolhan University (KU), Nilamber Pitamber University (NPU), Sido-Kanhu Murmu University (SKMU) and Birsa Agricultural University (BAU) have been directed by the Chancellor to prepare a list of their problems.
“Yes, the Chancellor wants to meet VCs of the six state universities separately. The aspects of the discussion cover infrastructure, human resources, fulfillment of teaching and non-teaching vacancies, administration and education hassles. Meeting date with each VC varies but it is scheduled in the month of January,” Nalin Kumar, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) (Judicial) to the Governor said.
Kumar pointed that Governor’s main purpose is to know how his role can contribute towards the development of the universities. He said, “A compiled report will be prepared after the interaction with the six VCs is over. Thereafter, a conference of VCs coming up with solutions to the problems will be called by the end of February. Human Resources Development (HRD) department officers will also be involved in the conference.”
Official sources refer the meeting to the large number of pending files of local universities at the HRD department. “Governor House has asked all universities to write their number of matters pending with the HRD department. The heading body is serious about the issue. VCs will discuss on the problems arising due to such cases and prompt solution required for the same,” a RU staff said.
According to SKMU VC Professor Qamar Ahsan who is presently in the state capital such kind of meeting is the need of hour. “Ever since I have been appointed as the VC in June, I make sure to file the updated progress and problems of my university to the Chancellor. Infact, I am here to meet the Governor for some ongoing difficulties in the university,” he said.
Besides, the problems and solutions, Governor House is also working on the appointment of next RU VC, SKMU Pro-VC and NPU Pro-VC. Present RU VC lN Bhagat’s three years tenure would expire on January 31. likewise, SKMU Pro-VC Ram Yatan Prasad will retire on the same date. The post of NPU Pro-VC has been vacant for months.