HAMIRPUR JUNE 4
The Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU), Hamirpur, has decided to reconstitute its System Committee with the objective of further enhancing the efficiency, transparency and credibility of the University’s entrance examination system. The decision was taken during a high-level review meeting chaired by Vice-Chancellor Dr. Abhishek Jain.
The meeting also resolved to reorganize the composition of the Academic Council and introduce necessary amendments wherever required to improve its functioning. In another significant decision aimed at safeguarding institutional integrity and confidentiality, it was decided that employees posted in the Confidential Branch and other sensitive sections of the University would ordinarily be transferred after completing a tenure of one to two years.
The Vice-Chancellor said that, in line with the vision and directions of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Technical Education Minister Rajesh Dharmani, the University is implementing several multi-dimensional initiatives to align the quality of education with global standards. As part of these efforts, a Competitive Examination Cell will be established to provide students with guidance, counseling and mentoring for various competitive examinations, thereby enhancing their career prospects.
He said that to create awareness about the harmful effects of drug abuse and promote a healthy campus environment, the University will organize a 30-minute Anti-Drug Awareness Session on the first Monday of every month. He said that the initiative is expected to sensitize students and staff about the social and health consequences of substance abuse.
Dr. Jain also directed the concerned authorities to take timely steps for the constitution of the General Grievance Redressal Committee and the Gender Sensitization and Counseling Cell to strengthen student support mechanisms and ensure a safe and inclusive campus atmosphere.
He further directed the University officials to submit detailed reports on matters pending with the Government of India as well as approvals and decisions awaiting action from the state government.
Dr. Jain also held detailed discussions on student-centric issues, including transportation facilities through the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC), sports infrastructure, library resources, procurement of laboratory equipment, construction of rain shelters and enhancement of green cover on the campus.
