Two new universities will be opened in Uttarakhand, proposals for opening skill and residential universities will come before the cabinet...

There's good news for the youth of Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand's higher education landscape is soon set to change. The Uttarakhand government has begun preparations for this. As part of these preparations, two new universities will be opened in Uttarakhand, including a skill university and a residential university. The proposal to open two new universities in the state will soon be presented before the cabinet.

Let's find out how many universities there are in Uttarakhand. What is the Uttarakhand government's plan for opening two new universities?

What is the plan?
The Uttarakhand government is working on a plan to open two new universities in Uttarakhand. State Higher Education Minister Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat provided information regarding this. He stated that one will be a skill-based university in the state, while the other will be a residential university for students of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Residential Schools. He stated that a proposal regarding this will be presented to the cabinet soon.

Professional Courses to Be Started at the Skill University
The Skill University to be opened in Uttarakhand is being considered a game-changer for the state's youth and the government. The state government plans to introduce professional courses at the Skill University. According to reports, the Skill University will offer 25 professional courses, with significantly lower fees than private universities. This will benefit the state's youth.

How Many Universities are in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand has recently emerged as a hub for higher education. In this context, private universities have opened in Uttarakhand. According to the state's Higher Education Department, Uttarakhand currently operates five state universities, along with 118 affiliated colleges. Similarly, Uttarakhand also has one central university. Regarding private universities, there are currently 26 private universities, 244 private colleges, and 21 non-government colleges. In addition, there are three technical institutes and one Ayurvedic medical institute.

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