Stop child marriage campaign urged by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel for colleges

Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel asked colleges linked to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University to support Stop Child Marriage and Stop Dowry System campaigns. She urged families to ensure girls continue education after reaching legal marriage age, and recommended mother-daughter awareness events. Patel also called for health checks, nutrition guidance, and skills training using vacant hostels.

Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel asked universities and colleges to run campaigns against child marriage and dowry. Patel said early marriage should not force girls to stop studying. Patel issued the directions while chairing a review meeting of principals linked to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University at Jan Bhavan.

Patel told families to support girls’ education even after reaching the legal marriage age. Patel urged institutions to spread awareness through regular activities, not one-time events. Patel also suggested holding mother-daughter conferences after convocation ceremonies to discuss social issues and social evils.

Stop Child Marriage and Stop Dowry System campaigns in colleges

Patel directed universities and colleges to actively support campaigns titled Stop Child Marriage and Stop Dowry System. Patel said mothers and daughters often share a close bond. Patel said value-based education should help girls stay alert to anti-social and negative influences.

Patel also asked institutions to improve student health checks and guidance. Patel directed the conduct of blood tests of all girl students. Patel asked colleges to give nutrition-related information to help improve health and well-being among students.

Skill development and employment-oriented education for girl students

Patel stressed skill development and job-linked education for girl students. Patel said colleges with vacant hostels could use them for skill development programmes. Patel said voluntary organisations could assist in running these programmes at the campus level.

Patel said future jobs would depend on skills and training. Patel asked institutions to prepare students according to future requirements. Patel also instructed universities and colleges to prepare action plans. Patel said these plans should be sent to the department and government for implementation.

Research quality and INFLIBNET and One Nation One Subscription access

Patel asked vice chancellors to inspect colleges with large student strength. Patel said inspections should ensure regular attendance and better teaching. Patel added that students should not enrol only for degrees. Patel warned against students staying absent from classes.

Patel emphasised better research standards and more joint research work. Patel asked teachers to publish at least two research papers annually in high-impact journals. Patel also directed institutions to connect with the INFLIBNET and One Nation One Subscription schemes for research material.

Uttar Pradesh Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyay attended the meeting and thanked Patel for the guidance. Upadhyay said higher education saw progress in research, skill development and NAAC evaluation under Patel’s direction. The meeting ended with a focus on social reform, stronger academics, and student readiness.

With inputs from PTI