Shimla, April 20 -- The Himachal Pradesh Technical University, Hamirpur, has approved an ambitious and forward-looking annual budget of Rs 76.07 crore for the financial year 2026-27, setting a new direction in the fields of technical education, research, and innovation.

According to a press release, the budget was passed after detailed deliberations in a Finance Committee meeting chaired by Vice-Chancellor and Secretary of Technical Education Abhishek Jain. The budget was also approved by the University's Board of Directors.

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu stated, "The university's goal is not limited to providing traditional education but also to encourage students to actively participate in innovation, research skills and...