Samrat discusses higher education with Bihar guv
PATNA, May 26 -- Bihar Chief minister Samrat Choudhary on Monday met the governor of Bihar Lieutenant General (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain, who is also the chancellor of state universities, at the Lok Bhavan
"We had a meaningful discussion on higher education in the state," he said, triggering speculations about his consultations with the Governor over the appointment of vice chancellors in three universities, the process for which had been completed and panel of shortlisted names submitted.
The CM's meeting with the Governor is also significant, as he is set to hold the review of the newly created higher education department on Tuesday, with focus on the preparations for the start of 208 degree colleges in uncovered blocks, development of "centres of excellence" and policy changes required for course correction in view of lingering problems, corruption issues and appointment controversy.
According to officials familiar with the matter, the issue of unending controversies on the ongoing recruitment of assistant professors by the Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC) also figured during the discussions between the Governor and the CM. "There is a definite concern on BSUSC matters, as the issue has snowballed and caused a lot of embarrassment to the government and the use of forged documents have now been established after the sacking of many teachers, while several others have been prevented from joining. The growing number of litigations in the court is also causing alarm and some action would follow in the weeks to come," said a senior Raj Bhawan official....
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