Lucknow: In a significant development, Vice-Chancellor of University of Lucknow, Prof. J. P. Saini, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Northern Regional Committee (NRC) of the All India Council for Technical Education.
According to an official notification issued by AICTE Member Secretary Prof. Shyama Rath (F.No:-7-04/AICTE/RC/2026), the council has reconstituted its eight regional committees under the provisions of the AICTE Act. Prof. Saini’s tenure as Chairman will be for a period of three years from the date of assuming charge.
In his new role, Prof. Saini will oversee and guide technical education across several northern states, including Uttar Pradesh. His responsibilities will include monitoring institutional standards, promoting academic reforms, and ensuring quality enhancement in technical institutions.
Prof. Saini’s appointment is being seen as recognition of his extensive administrative experience and forward-looking vision in higher and technical education. With his leadership at Lucknow University and deep understanding of academic governance, his role at AICTE is expected to contribute significantly to strengthening the technical education ecosystem in the region.
Responding to the appointment, Prof. Saini expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him by AICTE and the Ministry of Education. He stated that his focus would be on fostering innovation in technical education and aligning academic curricula with industry demands.
The announcement has been widely welcomed within academic and administrative circles at Lucknow University. Faculty members, officials, and students described the development as a moment of pride for the institution, noting that the appointment reflects the university’s growing stature at the national level.
Experts believe that Prof. Saini’s leadership in the Northern Regional Committee will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality and relevance of technical education across the region, particularly in Uttar Pradesh.
The appointment is expected to further strengthen collaboration between academia, industry, and policymakers, paving the way for progressive reforms in India’s technical education sector.
