Maharashtra Universities Asked To Ensure Quality Education, Healthcare Facilities And Student-Friendly Campuses

Maharashtra's Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil has instructed heads of state public universities to guarantee top-notch educational opportunities, healthcare services, and student-friendly campuses. In a virtual gathering of vice-chancellors from all public universities in the state, Patil highlighted the necessity of addressing students' needs and enhancing campus facilities.

Patil emphasized that universities must prioritize quality education, not just address student complaints but take swift and effective action to resolve them. The minister also stressed the importance of prioritizing students' healthcare requirements and ensuring access to essential medical facilities alongside bolstering academic infrastructure.

Patil urged vice-chancellors to maintain regular communication with students, identify their concerns and suggestions, and take appropriate measures based on this feedback, subsequently submitting comprehensive reports on the actions taken. Notable attendees of the meeting included the Additional Chief Secretary of the Higher and Technical Education Department, Director of Higher Education, Director of Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education, Director of the Maharashtra State Directorate of Art, Vice-Chancellor of Mumbai University, and the former vice-chancellor who leads the committee for implementing the National Education Policy.