Assam assembly passes six new university bills

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• Sep 14, 2023 | Dhupali Das

The Assam Legislative Assembly has approved the university bills for six colleges in the state...

Digital Desk: In a landmark decision on the fourth day of the autumn session, the Assam Legislative Assembly approved the university bills for six colleges in the state. This transformative move, introduced by Education Minister Ranoj Pegu, promises to reshape the educational landscape of Assam, providing greater access to higher education for students across the state.

The colleges that will be elevated to the esteemed status of universities are as follows:

1. Sibsagar College (Autonomous)

2. Gurucharan College

3. Bongaigaon College

4. North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous)

5. Nowgong College (Autonomous)

6. Jagannath Borooah College (Autonomous)

These bills were initially introduced on the very first day of the autumn session by the Education Minister, Ranoj Pegu. This initiative reflects the government's commitment to enhancing the quality of higher education in Assam, expanding opportunities for students, and fostering academic excellence.

In addition to the creation of these six new universities, the Assam Legislative Assembly also passed amendment bills for seven existing universities. The universities that will see operational adjustments are:

1. Gauhati University

2. Cotton University

3. Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University

4. Madhabdev University

5. Assam Women’s University

6. Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU)

7. Bodoland University

This comprehensive legislative action demonstrates the Assam government's dedication to improving the functioning and operations of higher education institutions across the state, ensuring that students have access to world-class educational opportunities.

Education Minister Ranoj Pegu, taking to social media platform X, expressed his enthusiasm about this historic development. He wrote, "On Day 4 of the Autumn Session of the Assam Legislative Assembly, Govt of Assam under the leadership of Hon'ble CM Dr. @himantabiswa has passed bills for creation of 6 new universities, made amendments to the functioning & operations of 7 existing universities. This will immensely benefit the student populace while providing them greater access to higher education."

This momentous decision is expected to not only expand educational opportunities for students in Assam but also contribute to the overall development of the state by producing a highly skilled and educated workforce. The transformation of these colleges into universities and the amendments to existing institutions are seen as a significant step toward achieving these goals.