New Delhi, May 21 -- Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel reportedly mandated uniforms for all universities and colleges in the state on Thursday.

Patel, who is also the chancellor of all state universities, issued the direction on Wednesday at a meeting in Jan Bhavan, news agency PTI reported.

However, no official order has been issued yet in this regard, as of now, the report added.

"...We are waiting for the formal notice. Once we get the orders, it will be followed...," Lucknow University Media Coordinator Mukul Srivastava told ANI.

Many, including Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna, welcomed the move. Khanna was quoted as saying, "Discipline measures being implemented by her in universities are in the interest of students." ...