Jharkhand Cabinet’s Big Decision: Now the state government will appoint Vice Chancellor and Vice Chancellor in universities

News India Live, Digital Desk: Jharkhand Cabinet’s Big Decision: Government of Jharkhand has taken a big and important decision in the field of higher education. The State Cabinet has approved the draft of a bill under which the state government will now have the power to appoint important positions like VC and Rangpatia Pro-VC, Vice Chancellor of Universities. This decision has come amid the ongoing dispute between the Government of Jharkhand and the Raj Bhavan over the appointment of vice-chancellors in universities. In fact, there was a long-standing dispute between the Raj Bhavan (Governor) and the state government over the appointment of Vice-Chancellors and Rivaists in Jharkhand. Traditionally, only Chancellor (Governor) in universities make the final appointment to these positions, but the state government argued that since they provide funds and administrative controls for universities, they should also have a role in appointments. The dispute has affected the functioning of universities many times and has delayed important appointments. The main objective of this new bill is to end this jurisdiction dispute and strengthen the administrative control of the state government over universities. After the passage of the Bill and approval by the Governor, the right to these appointments will come under the State Government’s Education Department or Chief Minister’s Office. This also means that the Governor’s powers can be limited in these matters, which can give a new look to the relationship between Raj Bhavan and the government in the coming time. This decision is not only limited to appointments, but it also gives rise to important questions like autonomy, governance and politics influence in higher education. The government argues that this will bring more transparency and accountability in the functioning of universities, and appointments will be in accordance with the state’s needs. Now all eyes are on the journey ahead of this bill, as it is to be passed in the assembly and then the governor has to be approved. This decision will definitely have a large and far -reaching impact on the higher education scenario of Jharkhand.