Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has emphasized making research in higher education quality-oriented, competitive, and innovation-based.
By Indira Khare
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has emphasized making research in higher education quality-oriented, competitive, and innovation-based. He has encouraged research institutions to explore scientific foundations in Indian traditions, cultural knowledge, and agriculture. The Chief Minister has also ensured that universities in the state will not face a shortage of funds.
Mohan Yadav’s key advice on education and research…….
High-quality research: Promoting healthy competition among universities so that they can compete with the top institutions in the country.
Revival of Indian Knowledge Tradition: Highlighting Indian traditions, eternal knowledge and culture through research.
Innovation and Agricultural Research: Emphasis on finding scientific basis and research on new technologies in traditional sectors like agriculture.
Policy Priority: Under the New Education Policy 2020, linking research with innovation.
No shortage of funds: Assurance of no shortage of budget for higher education.
Private Participation: Suggestion to include private educational institutions in the field of research
References to UGC regulations and research
The Chief Minister recently commended the Higher Education Department’s approach to improving the quality of research and education, following the granting of UGC Category-1 autonomy to Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya University. However, the Chief Minister refuted some comments that went viral on social media amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the new UGC regulations of 2026.(mpinfo)
