Patna, Aug. 1 -- Aryabhatta Knowledge University (AKU), Patna, has announced the establishment of Bihar's first School of Urban Policy and Governance, marking a significant step towards strengthening higher education, public policy, and urban administration in the state.
Along with the new school, the university will also launch a postgraduate programme M.A./M.Sc. in Urban Policy and Governance the first of its kind in Bihar.
Vice-Chancellor of the university Prof. (Dr.) Sharad Kumar Yadav said the initiative has been developed in line with a major national effort of the Government of India aimed at improving urban governance, promoting sustainable urban development, building institutional capacity, and encouraging evidence-based policyma...