Assam, Uttar Pradesh Governors Seek Deeper Cooperation on Education, Dairy and Fisheries
The Lucknow session focused on higher‑education benchmarks, leaving cooperation at the level of intent without binding timelines.
Overview
- Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya met Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel at Raj Bhavan in Lucknow on November 24 to discuss inter‑state collaboration and the exchange of best practices.
- The discussions prioritized effective implementation of the National Education Policy along with targeted learning in dairy development and fisheries.
- Patel reviewed Uttar Pradesh’s university performance, citing NAAC grade distributions, strong NIRF showings, and University Grants Commission Category 1 status for six state universities.
- She noted funding under the PM USHA scheme, with six universities receiving Rs 100 crore each and eight receiving Rs 20 crore each for research and infrastructure.
- Officials from the Assam Governor’s Secretariat presented higher‑education initiatives, and both sides expressed intent to enhance coordination without announcing formal agreements.