Lucknow, May 21 -- In a move aimed at fostering discipline and equality, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel on Wednesday directed that a mandatory uniform system be implemented for students across all state universities and colleges.

The directive was issued during a review meeting and presentation of government and aided colleges affiliated to Jananayak Chandrashekhar University, Ballia, at Jan Bhavan. In the meeting, a detailed review of the academic, administrative, infrastructural, and student-interest related arrangements of the university and colleges was conducted.

According to a press statement released by the Governor's office, during the review, the Governor expressed serious concern over the deficiencies found in the coll...