Archive · 11 Sep 2026
University Conference Calls for Modernisation and Higher Education Reform
University leaders met in Hyderabad to discuss improving higher education.
They said universities need better buildings, facilities, and educational standards.
They also want higher education reforms to be put into practice effectively.
Osmania University’s vice-chancellor said universities are important for building the nation.
Speakers said staff members must work together and adapt to changing policies.
One speaker called for more government funding for education.
Nearly 400 delegates and more than 1,000 people joined the conference.
Future sessions will discuss university policies, administration, research, and employee concerns.
Telangana Council of Higher Education Chairman V Balakista Reddy urged universities to modernise infrastructure and improve educational standards.
The remarks came at the XV National Conference on the Status of Higher Education at Osmania University in Hyderabad.
University leaders called for stronger administrative coordination, adaptable staff, and increased education funding.
Nearly 400 national delegates and more than 1,000 participants attended the conference.
Sessions through September 12 will address policy, administration, research, and employee service matters.
- Who
- Telangana Council of Higher Education officials, Osmania University leaders, university employees, and delegates from across India.
- What
- The XV National Conference on the Status of Higher Education discussed modernising universities, raising standards, and implementing reforms.
- When
- The conference began on Thursday and is scheduled to continue through September 12.
- Where
- Osmania University in Hyderabad, Telangana.
- Why
- The conference aims to strengthen university governance and address infrastructure, policy, administration, research, and employee service issues.
- Conference
- XV National Conference of the All India University Employees Confederation
- Host venue
- Osmania University, Hyderabad
- Attendance
- Nearly 400 national delegates and more than 1,000 participants
- Main priorities
- Modern infrastructure, higher educational standards, and effective reforms
- Funding proposal
- A substantial increase in education budget allocations
- Conference duration
- Through September 12
- Session topics
- Policy changes, administrative reforms, research expansion, and employee service matters