Archive · 12 Jan 2026
UP Governor Urges Universities to Update Curricula
The Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Anandiben Patel, spoke at a university in Lucknow.
She said universities should update their teaching programs to keep up with changes around the world.
This will help students become more innovative and competitive globally.
She praised the university for its good grades and research work.
She also talked about how India is growing fast and doing well in many areas like space and technology.
The university even signed an agreement to work on space technology with a company called Genex Space.
The Governor planted a tree and released some books during her visit.
UP Governor Anandiben Patel urged universities to update curricula to match global changes.
She emphasized preparing students to be innovative, self-reliant, and globally competitive.
Patel highlighted India's rapid growth and achievements in higher education and research.
AKTU was praised for its 'A Plus' grade from NAAC and significant research output.
The university signed an MoU with Genex Space for collaboration on space technology.
- Who
- UP Governor Anandiben Patel and AKTU community
- What
- Address on updating university curricula and promoting innovation
- When
- January 12
- Where
- Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow
- Why
- To prepare students for global competitiveness and national development
- Event
- Address by UP Governor Anandiben Patel at AKTU
- Location
- Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow
- Key Message
- Universities must update curricula to match global changes
- Achievements Highlighted
- AKTU's 'A Plus' grade from NAAC, 378+ research papers, 10+ patents, 4,500+ citations
- Initiatives Praised
- Startup India, Atal Innovation Mission, Make in India, AKTU's innovation fund
- India's Growth
- Fastest-growing major economy with over 8% growth rate
- Memorandum of Understanding
- AKTU and Genex Space for space technology collaboration