Through a government resolution issued on March 18, 2024, the Maharashtra government has outlined the responsibilities of government nominees in autonomous colleges. In the state, government nominees have always been present on the boards of autonomous colleges, but their roles were never explicitly outlined. Now, they are expected to attend all governing body meetings and ensure the budget comprehensively represents all aspects, serving as the government’s true representatives.
Usually, a government nominee is an educationist holding at least the rank of a professor or a government officer in either the Directorate of Higher Education or the State Council of Higher Education. Their role is to serve as a liaison between the institutions and the government. The government resolution (GR) stated that defining their duties and responsibilities had been under consideration for a considerable time, leading to the issuance of the guidelines.
As per the GR, the government nominees are required to attend all board meetings of their respective institutions and notify the government beforehand if they are unable to do so. Their involvement in strategic decision-making processes, aimed at improving academic quality in colleges, is also recommended. They must communicate the government’s vision and priority areas to the board and ensure compliance with government policies. Additionally, they are expected to resolve contentious matters between the college, university, and government. Implementation of the National Education Policy of 2020 is also included in the guidelines.
According to an official from the department, the objective is to enhance efficiency in the process and obtain valuable feedback from the nominees regarding on-ground activities. According to the official, the government is in the process of clearly defining the roles of it’s nominees, even within private universities.
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Usually, a government nominee is an educationist holding at least the rank of a professor or a government officer in either the Directorate of Higher Education or the State Council of Higher Education. Their role is to serve as a liaison between the institutions and the government. The government resolution (GR) stated that defining their duties and responsibilities had been under consideration for a considerable time, leading to the issuance of the guidelines.
As per the GR, the government nominees are required to attend all board meetings of their respective institutions and notify the government beforehand if they are unable to do so. Their involvement in strategic decision-making processes, aimed at improving academic quality in colleges, is also recommended. They must communicate the government’s vision and priority areas to the board and ensure compliance with government policies. Additionally, they are expected to resolve contentious matters between the college, university, and government. Implementation of the National Education Policy of 2020 is also included in the guidelines.
According to an official from the department, the objective is to enhance efficiency in the process and obtain valuable feedback from the nominees regarding on-ground activities. According to the official, the government is in the process of clearly defining the roles of it’s nominees, even within private universities.
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