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Bihar Govt Unveils Plan to Revamp Higher Ed Through Public-Private Partnership
30 Jul
Summary
- Bihar deputy CM announces plans to develop state's higher ed institutions via PPP model
- Patna Law College, a top legal institution, seeks funding for building construction
- Govt assures support to improve Patna University's second campus development
On Wednesday, Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced the state government's plans to develop the state's higher education institutions through a public-private partnership (PPP) model. This move aims to address the ongoing exodus of talented students from the state.
Speaking at the 116th foundation day celebrations of Patna Law College, one of the oldest legal institutions in the country, Choudhary expressed hope that Bihar would regain its lost glory in the field of education. He assured the college, which has produced eminent legal luminaries, that it would receive all necessary support from the state government.
Choudhary also addressed the Patna University Vice-Chancellor, assuring him that the government would fulfill the dream project of developing the university's second campus at Saidpur, at an estimated cost of Rs 700 crore. He emphasized the need for the institution to achieve NAAC accreditation with an 'A' grade.
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The event was attended by the Patna University Vice-Chancellor, Ajay Kumar Singh, and the Patliputra University Vice-Chancellor, Upendra Prasad Singh, who also addressed the students on the occasion.
