Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has declared that Bangalore City University will be renamed Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru University to honor the late former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The government plans to transform it into a model university by integrating Government Arts College and Government RC College as its constituent colleges. Furthermore, the Karnataka government has committed to substantial investments in higher education, which includes filling 2,000 vacant teaching positions, upgrading infrastructure, and enhancing government engineering colleges and polytechnics.
Key Points:
- Bangalore City University will be renamed Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru University.
- Government Arts College and Government RC College will be integrated as constituent colleges of this university.
- 2,000 vacant teaching posts in first-grade colleges and engineering polytechnics are set to be filled.
- Professors of Practice will be appointed in 16 government engineering colleges to enhance practical knowledge and boost employability.
- The basic infrastructure in government engineering polytechnics and degree colleges will be upgraded with an investment of ₹275 crore.
- Newly established polytechnics and engineering colleges will receive furniture, equipment, computers, and books, totaling ₹10 crore.
