Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Crackdown on colleges lacking infrastructure announced
The education minister in a state in India said that private colleges, especially those for BEd, pharmacy, and ITI courses, that don't have proper buildings or facilities will be closed.
He mentioned that some colleges were set up in places like cowsheds and courtyards, which is not acceptable.
The government has set up a committee to check these colleges, and those that don't meet the rules will face action.
The minister also talked about how the education system was not good in the past and how more students are now joining colleges.
He hopes to create more jobs in the state so that students don't have to leave for work.
Private BEd, pharmacy, and ITI colleges with inadequate infrastructure face shutdown.
Minister Jagannath Chattopadhyay criticizes previous government for turning education into a money-making source.
Inquiry committee formed to check compliance with central regulatory guidelines.
Student admissions in state-aided colleges increased by 2 lakh this year.
Minister emphasizes creating employment opportunities to retain students in the state.
- Who
- Jagannath Chattopadhyay, State Higher Education Minister
- What
- Announcement of crackdown on private colleges lacking infrastructure
- When
- Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Berhampore Textile Engineering College, India
- Why
- To enforce central regulatory authorities' criteria and improve education quality
- Minister
- Jagannath Chattopadhyay
- Institutes Targeted
- BEd, Pharmacy, ITI Colleges
- Issue
- Inadequate Infrastructure
- Action
- Shutdown of Non-Compliant Institutes
- Committee
- Inquiry Committee Formed
- Student Admissions
- Increase of 2 Lakh Students
- Employment Focus
- Textile College Placements