Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Tamil Nadu CM to Announce University Vice-Chancellor Appointment Steps
Tamil Nadu has some universities that are waiting for new leaders called vice-chancellors.
The state’s Higher Education Minister said Chief Minister Joseph Vijay will soon explain what will happen.
The government also plans to fill empty Assistant Professor jobs at government universities.
The minister said the Chief Minister recently visited London to attract companies and money to Tamil Nadu.
He described that visit as very successful.
More actions to attract foreign investment are expected in the coming months.
The government says this investment could create more jobs.
These statements were made by the minister in Katpadi on Saturday.
Higher Education Minister P. Viswanathan said Chief Minister Joseph Vijay would soon announce steps on appointing vice-chancellors to state universities.
Vacant Assistant Professor positions in government universities will also be filled, according to Viswanathan.
Viswanathan said Vijay’s London visit to attract investments was a major success.
The Chief Minister is expected to take further steps in coming months to increase foreign investment in Tamil Nadu.
The minister said increased investment would help create more jobs in the state.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister P. Viswanathan and Chief Minister Joseph Vijay.
- What
- The Chief Minister is expected to announce steps on university vice-chancellor appointments, while vacant Assistant Professor posts will be filled.
- When
- Viswanathan made the statement on Saturday; the announcement is expected soon, with further investment measures planned in coming months.
- Where
- The statement was made in Katpadi, Tamil Nadu; the Chief Minister’s investment visit was to London.
- Why
- The stated aims are to address university vacancies and attract foreign investment that could create more jobs.
- Speaker
- P. Viswanathan, Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister
- Expected announcement
- Steps regarding the appointment of vice-chancellors to state universities
- Other appointments
- Vacant Assistant Professor posts in government universities
- Investment visit
- Chief Minister Joseph Vijay’s visit to London
- Planned timing
- Further investment measures in the coming months
- Stated benefit
- More foreign investment and job creation in Tamil Nadu