Job-Oriented Courses and Bus Facility to Begin at Barkatullah University : CM Dr. Yadav

Bhopal, Sept 2025 : Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has stated that in the era of changing education, all universities in Madhya Pradesh are being prepared to provide quality education. He said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is setting an example before the world by opening new possibilities for India’s better future. CM Dr. Yadav said, “The days are gone when India had to follow others to create its identity. Today, India is self-reliant, and we take pride in it. University students must make full use of these changing times. Our youth should dream of taking the nation forward with better technology and work hard to fulfill that dream”.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav emphasised that the state government stands firmly with the students of universities and urged the youth to become job creators, not just job seekers. The Chief Minister assured that the government is providing every possible assistance and training. Agricultural faculties have been introduced in universities and new job-oriented courses will be launched at Barkatullah University. The University will provide free bus transportation for students.

CM Dr. Yadav performed the Bhoomi Pujanfor projects worth Rs. 55 crore at Barkatullah University campus, including an IT Resource Centre, Studio, Convention Hall, Incubation Centre, Agriculture Institute and a Girls’ Hostel. These will be developed under the PM-USHA (Prime Minister’s Higher Education Abhyudaya) Project. Beginning his address with chants of ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya’ and prayers to Goddess Saraswati, the Chief Minister inaugurated the Bhoomi Pujan and Deeksharambh (orientation) program.

CM Dr. Yadav said that all parts of the city are receiving projects. The city’s metro will soon begin operations, and the Bhoomi Pujan has already been performed for the BEML unit near Bhopa, which will manufacture metro and advanced railway coaches. Even Indian Railways’ high-speed coaches will be produced here. In the tourism sector, Bhopal will soon introduce ‘Shikara’ rides on the Upper Lake, similar to Kashmir. New greenfield highways are also being built from Bhopal to Indore, Jabalpur and Rewa.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that Madhya Pradesh is emerging as a hub under the PM MITRA scheme. Cotton produced by the state’s farmers is in demand worldwide, and the government is creating opportunities for youth employment. For this, investors and industrial houses have been invited to Delhi to discuss new opportunities in the ready-made garment sector. The government is preparing a roadmap to ensure that the youth of Madhya Pradesh emerge as leaders in the fashion design and garment industries.

Higher Education Minister Shri Inder Singh Parmar said that CM Dr. Yadav has taken up the mission of transformation in Madhya Pradesh. His earlier vision as Higher Education Minister is now bearing fruit. He said that the state government is committed to providing quality education and is establishing fully equipped Sandipani Schools and PM Excellence Colleges for underprivileged and backward students. He announced two major future initiatives— promoting digitalisation in higher education and introducing courses in Indian languages through credit systems at selected universities. These innovative steps, inspired by CM Dr. Yadav, will send a powerful message across the nation.

Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Backward Classes and Minority Welfare, Smt. Krishna Gaur expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for various developmental and welfare works in Bhopal. Vice Chancellor Prof. S.K. Jain informed that Barkatullah University has received development projects worth Rs. 100 crore, including the Rs. 55 crore projects launched today. The orientation ceremony for the 2025–26 batches of new students was also held on this occasion.

Also present were Bhopal Municipal Corporation Chairman Shri Kishan Suryavanshi, Principal Secretary of Higher Education Shri Anupam Rajan, Vice Chancellor Prof. S.K. Jain, along with professors, students, and dignitaries.

It is noteworthy that the PM-USHA (Prime Minister’s Higher Education Abhyudaya) scheme aims to enhance excellence in higher education by providing phased financial assistance to state institutions. Under this, Rs. 565 crore has been sanctioned for 38 universities and colleges in Madhya Pradesh, including Rs. 100 crore for Barkatullah University, of which Rs. 55 crore is allocated for current construction works.