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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Fadnavis Greenlights Massive Recruitment in Public Univs, 100% Hiring in Govt-Aided Engineering Colleges
Nagpur: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has cleared the decks for large-scale recruitment in higher education institutions across Maharashtra. He has also approved 100% hiring in government-aided engineering colleges and the urgent filling of vacant posts in public universities and unaided colleges. The move is expected to significantly boost the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) and enhance the overall quality of higher education in the state. Chairing a high-level review meeting at the state legislature on Monday, Fadnavis directed that all sanctioned faculty and staff positions in non-agricultural public universities be filled immediately. He also approved the recruitment of 5,012 assistant professors in unaided grant-in-aid colleges under the directorate of higher education. Additionally, he sanctioned 788 teaching and 2,242 non-teaching posts across public universities. The newly established Laxminarayan Innovation Technological University (LITU) has been allotted 105 faculty positions and one equivalent teaching post. An allocation of ₹8 crore has also been approved for the university's administrative and daily operations, on par with other universities. "The recruitment process will directly impact the quality of higher education and must be expedited without delay," Fadnavis emphasized. He also announced full-scale recruitment in all government-aided engineering colleges, including VJTI Mumbai and Guru Gobindsingh Engineering College, Nanded. A revised staffing plan for 603 posts at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University (BATU) was also approved. "The number of technological universities in Maharashtra is low, and we must run them at full capacity to offer more opportunities and improve standards," Fadnavis said. In a boost to public libraries, the CM approved a 40% hike in library grants and instructed that the proposal be sent to the finance department without delay. Libraries completing 50, 75, or 100 years of service will now be eligible for special incentive grants. Fadnavis also directed the officials to consider recognizing new libraries in place of the 1,706 whose approvals were recently withdrawn. He further proposed the establishment of a dedicated Department of Science and Technology in Maharashtra. "With increasing technological integration across sectors, we need to study working models in other states and draft a framework for setting up such a department here," he said. The review meeting was attended by higher and technical education minister Chandrakant Patil, additional chief secretaries Venugopal Reddy (Higher education), OP Gupta (Finance), Rajgopal Deora (Planning), Saurabh (unnamed department), LITU vice-chancellor Dr Atul Vaidya, higher education director Shailendra Deolankar, and technical education director Vinod Mohitkar, among others. Major Higher Education Reforms Cleared by CM Devendra Fadnavis: # Teaching & Non-Teaching Recruitment: - 5,012 assistant professor posts approved in unaided grant-in-aid colleges - 788 teaching and 2,242 non-teaching vacancies sanctioned in public universities - Full-scale recruitment approved in all govt-aided engineering colleges - 603 revised posts sanctioned at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University - 105 faculty and 1 equivalent teaching post sanctioned at LITU - ₹8 crore operational grant allocated to LITU # Focus on NEP & Technical Education: - Recruitment drive aimed at expediting National Education Policy implementation - Push to strengthen technical institutions like VJTI Mumbai and GCOE Nanded - Emphasis on running technological universities at full capacity # Public Library Boost: - 40% hike in public library grants approved - Special incentive grants for libraries completing 50, 75, or 100 years - Proposal to recognise new libraries in place of 1,706 recently de-recognised ones # New Department Proposal: - Suggestion to create a dedicated Department of Science and Technology - Framework to be drafted after studying similar models in other states
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Science
- Time of India
LITU chairman Ganpati Yadav to get ‘Paryavaran Bhushan' Award
1 2 3 Nagpur: Eminent chemical engineering scientist Professor Ganapati D Yadav, Laxminarayan Innovation Technological University (LITU) Board of Governnance (BOG) chairman and former vice-chancellor of the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai, and currently National Science Chair of the Govt of India, has been selected for the prestigious 'Paryavaran Bhushan' Award. The award will be jointly conferred by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) and the Environmental Club of India in July 2025. Prof Yadav, who also holds the esteemed position of Bhatnagar Fellow, the highest honour of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), is widely acclaimed for his pioneering contributions in the areas of green hydrogen, circular economy, and carbon dioxide valorisation — key domains driving the global pursuit of net-negative energy transition and sustainable development. With over 150 national and international accolades, awards, fellowships, and distinctions, Prof Yadav is one of the most decorated engineering scientists in India. His groundbreaking research continues to inspire innovation and policy in environmental protection and green energy.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Smart infrastructure key to future: LITU VC Atul Vaidya
Nagpur: Smart infrastructure is the need of tomorrow, said Dr Atul Vaidya, vice-chancellor of Laxminarayan Innovation Technological University (LITU), while inaugurating the two-day international conference on Next-Generation Infrastructure: Green Technologies , Smart Cities, and Sustainable Energy Solutions at KDK College of Engineering. He emphasised infrastructure's role in development and the urgent need for innovation in urban planning , energy systems, and environmental Lal Patel, director, VNIT, highlighted sustainable energy and water management. Keynote speakers included Sudarshan Kurwadkar (California State University, USA), Manmohan Kalgal (Ultratech Cement), Putul Haldar (IIT Ropar), Vishal Thombare (Coastal Road Dept, Mumbai), and Simon Klint Bergh (COBOD International, Denmark).Valsson Varghese, principal & chair, presented the college's 40-year journey. The lamp-lighting ceremony was led by AM Badar, SR Satone, and Prof Mahendra Umare. Pallavi Bisen anchored the event. Proceedings were also unveiled during the ceremony.
