Andhra Pradesh Government committed to strengthening universities: Minister Nara Lokesh
The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh Government prioritizes strengthening universities, enhancing research, and bridging academia-industry gap for higher education excellence.
“The Andhra Pradesh Government is committed to strengthening universities and improving higher education infrastructure,” announced Minister for Human Resources Development, Nara Lokesh, during a discussion in the Legislative Council.
Addressing questions from council members on Thursday (March 6, 2025,) he emphasised the government’s efforts in filling vacancies, introducing industry-linked curricula, and enhancing research and innovation in universities.
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Minister Lokesh acknowledged the existing vacancies in universities and assured that all vacant positions would be filled within this year. The process will commence once the One-Man Commission report is submitted. He also mentioned plans to introduce the ‘Professors of Practice’ initiative, where industry experts would teach specialised courses. Additionally, measures such as accreditation, quality assurance, faculty development programmes and international exposure visits for faculty members will be implemented to enhance the higher education system.
The government is set to introduce an industry-linked curriculum in higher education institutions to bridge the gap between academia and industry. The Learning Excellence in A.P. (LEAP) initiative will focus on clustering colleges, polytechnics, ITIs and universities with sector-specific institutions to create a seamless learning ecosystem.
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Mr. Lokesh noted that many students were not opting for language and arts courses, which could be addressed by linking them with industry opportunities. The government also plans to introduce internship and work-based learning to improve student employability.
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