Chandigarh, March 5 – Haryana Chief Minister, Sh Nayab Singh Saini held an important meeting with the Vice Chancellors of State Government Universities here today to discuss the reforms to be made in the education sector. The Chief Minister said that the state budget for 2025-26 will prioritize education, ensuring that quality education is provided to children in line with the National Education Policy. He also invited suggestions from all Vice Chancellors to enhance the education system.
The Chief Minister further said that the state government has committed in its Sankalp Patra to offer full scholarships to Haryana students belonging to Backward Classes and Scheduled Castes pursuing medical and engineering studies at any government college in India. He urged that a framework be developed for this initiative as soon as possible. He said that all provisions of the National Education Policy should be fully implemented across universities and colleges, with the goal of transforming Haryana into a global education hub, offering specialized training in AI and modern skills.
Horticulture University should start research on fruits and vegetables
While interacting with the Vice Chancellor of Maharana Pratap Horticulture University, the Chief Minister said that the future lies in horticultural crops and stressed the need to raise awareness among farmers about adopting crop diversification instead of traditional farming. He mentioned that the Horticulture University could play a pivotal role in this initiative. The first phase of the India International Horticulture Market, currently being built in Ganaur, will soon be inaugurated, bringing significant benefits to horticulture farmers. The increased export of fruits and vegetables will enhance their income. In this direction, the Horticulture University should focus on research related to the fruits and vegetables grown in various regions of Haryana.
The Chief Minister has directed the formulation of a plan to establish sports schools in every district to enhance the sports proficiency of the state’s youth. He said that universities should also be equipped with appropriate sports facilities. He further stated that the youth of Haryana should be trained from now onwards for the 2036 Olympics, with the aim of bringing glory to both the state and the country on the global stage.
Education Minister urges collaboration between Education Department and Universities to create research support framework for students
In the meeting, Education Minister Sh Mahipal Dhanda said that there is no shortage of talent among the youth of Haryana, with children bringing accolades to both the state and the country in various fields. However, he pointed out that many children often fall behind due to a lack of proper opportunities. He suggested that during exhibitions organized in schools and colleges, students who create exceptional models related to science, the environment, and other fields should be provided with proper guidance and funding to pursue research in those areas. To achieve this, he said that the department officials and the university work together to develop a comprehensive framework.
Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Arun Kumar Gupta, Deputy Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Yash Pal, OSD to Chief Minister Raj Nehru, Chairman Haryana Higher Education Council, Vice Chancellors of Kurukshetra University, Maharana Pratap Horticulture University, Sri Krishna Ayush University, Indira Gandhi University, Maharishi Dayanand University, Maharishi Valmiki Sanskrit University, Sports University, Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram Science and Technology University, National Law University, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Chaudhary Bansi Lal University and Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University were present in the meeting.
