Pvt polytechnics must take part in state-level rankings: Yogi
private polytechnic institutions
, Chief Minister
on Friday asked officials to carry out the
State Institutional Research Framework
(SIRF) of such institutes also on the lines of govt and aided ones.
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Chairing a review meeting of the technical and
vocational education
department, Yogi said that all institutes should, on their own, actively participate in quality evaluations like the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), National Institutional Research Framework (NIRF), and National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
"Institutes must prepare thoroughly before applying for these accreditations to maintain excellence.
These quality evaluations will aid in making UP a hub of
technical education
," Yogi told the officers.
Underscoring the importance of prioritising innovation and hands-on training in technical and vocational education, Yogi said, "Both the departments should work in sync and should meet the industry requirements. Every student should undergo a mandatory industrial internship alongside academic training.
Education must be beyond certificates—it should be practical, skill-based, and purpose-driven."
During the meeting, the CM was apprised of the measures taken by technical institutions to align themselves with NEP 2020. Officials informed the CM that APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University introduced MOOC-based learning, a choice-based credit system, multiple entry and exit options, and other integrated programs.
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In the academic session 2023-24, 12,739 students bagged jobs, with the highest annual package reaching Rs 59.91 lakh. Similarly, students from Madan Mohan Malviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur, were placed in reputed firms with packages up to Rs 52 lakh per annum.
The CM also directed universities and engineering colleges to strengthen practical training and ensure that laboratories are well-equipped.
He also instructed the officials to expedite the recruitment process for all vacant academic and non-academic positions. While reviewing the infrastructural and development-related projects, Yogi asked officials to complete the work of newly built govt engineering colleges in Basti, Gonda, Mirzapur, and Pratapgarh in a time-bound manner, ensuring these institutions become fully operational from the next academic session.
He emphasised that the courses offered by these institutes must align with the local industrial landscape and emerging job opportunities.
Technical education officials informed the CM that UP has 2,139 polytechnic institutes, which include 147 govt-run, 18 run on PPP-mode, 19 aided, and 1,948 private institutions, with a total intake capacity of over 2.68 lakh students. At present, more than 1.15 lakh students are pursuing their diploma from these polytechnics, most of which have digital classrooms and Aadhaar-based biometric attendance.
Polytechnics also have industry-integrated programs and cutting-edge technologies such as drone technology, cybersecurity, data science, and machine learning to modernise the curriculum. Since 2017, the state has established 39 new govt polytechnics and provided training to over 13,000 faculty members and officers.
Officials working at the vocational education and skill development department informed the CM that 324 govt and 2,982 private Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) are operational in the state.
With support from Tata Technologies Limited, 212 govt ITIs have been upgraded with modern laboratories and trained instructors. These institutions now offer both long-term courses and short-term skill development programs.
For the 2024–25 academic year, approximately 1.25 lakh trainees secured apprenticeship and employment opportunities. More than 30,000 students also applied under the PM Internship Scheme.
In addition, modern skill labs have been established in over 37 districts through CSR contributions from reputed industrial units. In the past five years, 2.67 lakh apprentices were placed under the NPS and CMAPS schemes, officials said.
Expressing satisfaction with the progress in technical education, Yogi said that UP is advancing with a forward-looking and robust policy framework. He urged officials to ensure effective implementation of all initiatives and to provide every youth with opportunities, thereby contributing to the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat.
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