Batinda: In a bid to streamline the functioning of various Universities in the state, the Punjab Government would soon set up a Regulatory Authority. An announcement to this effect was made by the Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal here today while presiding over the third annual foundation day function of the Guru Kashi University.
Mr. Badal said that the sole aim of their government was to impart quality education for our children, as only healthy educational system could ensure better future for our youth as well as that of our country. Reiterating the firm commitment of the state government, the Chief Minister said that all-out efforts had been made to impart quality education to the students at all levels in the state in general and rural sectors in particular. The government had established 9 new Universities, added Mr. Badal. Bathinda would positively become the Country’s Educational Hub in coming times with the setting up of Central University there.
Regarding the promotion of much needed skill development activities, Mr. Badal said that in future it would be made mandatory to establish a Skill Development School for all new Universities to be established in the state. Lauding the role of Guru Kashi University, Mr. Badal said that a new era of impart quality education in this region had been initiated with the establishment of this University.
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On the occasion the Chief Minister also honoured the eminent personalities for their outstanding contributions in their respective fields, included Sant Baba Sewa Singh Ji (Khadoor Sahib Wale) for environmental protect, Vice-Chancellor Punjab Agriculture University and renowned maize researcher Dr. Baldev Singh Maan, S. Babu Singh Maan for promoting Punjabi Culture, Punjabi Singer and Film artist Harbhajan Maan and Deputy Director General Doordarshan Kendra Jalandhar Mr. Om Gouri Dutt Sharma. On this occasion Mr. Badal also inaugurated a memorial dedicated to late Mrs. Surinder Kaur Badal.
Prominent amongst those who attended the function included Senior SAD leader Mr. Amarjit Singh Sidhu, Former Minister Mr. Jadish Singh Garcha, Deputy Commissioner Batinda Mr. Kamal Kishor Yadav, Vice Chancellor Guru Kashi University Dr. J.S. Dhaliwal, Chairman Mr. Gurlabh Singh, Dr. Nachhattar Singh Malhi, Dr. Gurbhajan Gill and Dr. Om Parkash Sharma.