State's varsities should rank among top 100 in India: CM

Raipur: In a review meet, CM Vishnu Deo Sai has stressed the need for focused efforts to ensure Chhattisgarh's universities and colleges rank among the top 100 educational institutions in India based on quality.

He believes this achievement would establish Chhattisgarh as a preferred educational destination for students from other states, enhancing the state's academic standing. Sai made these remarks during a review of the higher education department's operations at his residence office.

The CM directed that in districts with substantial funds available through the District Mineral Foundation (DMF), such as Korba, Dantewada, and Raigarh, specific colleges should be identified and developed into national-level model colleges specializing in particular subjects.

Sai also emphasized the importance of adopting the ‘Professor of Practice' policy, aligning with the New Education Policy. He stated that involving renowned subject experts from various fields in teaching would provide students with practical knowledge and contemporary insights. In this context, he instructed that special strategies and efforts be implemented to further enhance Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya in Khairagarh.

Higher education department secretary Dr. Bharatidhasan presented a detailed overview of departmental activities. He informed the CM that under the Prime Ministers USHA scheme, Bastar University has received a grant of Rs 100 crore under the MERU (Multidisciplinary Education and Research Universities) initiative.

He also shared that from the 2024-25 academic session, the National Education Policy 2020 has been implemented in 7 govt and 17 private universities, as well as 335 govt and 321 private colleges.