HP to get 2nd state university, panel to work out modalities

HP to get 2nd state university, panel to work out modalities

Shimla: 11.11.2021

Himachal Pradesh is going to have its second state university with the cabinet on Monday deciding to constitute a committee under the chairmanship of chief secretary to work out the modalities to set up a state university at Mandi. Himachal Pradesh University at Shimla was established on July 22, 1970, and after a wait of 51 years now, the government has decided to have another state university that will directly benefit the students of Mandi, Kullu, Kangra, Hamirpur, Lahaul-Spiti and Chamba districts as students of these districts will not have to travel much distance for higher education. Having two state universities will also increase postgraduation seats and students will be able to take admission easily as they will not have to go to private universities. At the same time, thousands of students of Himachal Pradesh will not have to go to other states for the higher education.

Geographically, Mandi is situated in the middle of Himachal Pradesh. Students from tribal areas will be benefited the most with the opening of second university of the state in here. Students from the districts like Chamba and Lahaul-Spiti, which lie on the other end of Shimla, will make find it easier to pursue higher education. TNN