Setting a new tone for university administration, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan held forthright discussions with vice-chancellors Thursday. His directives aim to overhaul operational inefficiencies that have long hampered academic progress.
Key instructions included accelerating PhD admissions, strengthening placement cells, and modernizing library resources. Khan particularly targeted chronic issues like faculty absenteeism and delayed result declarations.
The Governor advocated adopting best practices from top national institutions and integrating NEP 2020 provisions swiftly. He also called for proactive measures against campus politics influencing academic decisions.
This engagement reflects Khan’s consistent approach to educational governance since assuming office. Despite political friction, his interventions have yielded tangible improvements in several universities.
Academic circles are cautiously optimistic. ‘Structured oversight was overdue; this could catalyze real change,’ remarked education consultant Suresh Kumar.
With clear benchmarks established, Kerala’s universities now operate under heightened scrutiny. Success here could serve as a model for other states navigating similar challenges in higher education management.