Constitution of “State Knowledge Advisory Board”

GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

ABSTRACT

Higher Education – Constitution of “State Knowledge Advisory Board” –

Orders – Issued.

HIGHER EDUCATION [UE] DEPARTMENT

G.O.MS.No. 1 Dt.20-03-2015

Read the following:

[1] Minutes of the Meeting of Hon’ble Chief Minister held with Vice Chancellors on 18/19-12-2014.

[2] Video Conference of Hon’ble Chief Minister with Academicians on 16-02-2015.

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O R D E R :

                  It has been proposed to take up educational reforms in the state of

Andhra Pradesh and the state endeavors to take the higher education to a

world class level adopting best practices from within the state, other states

in the country and at a global level. It is envisaged to make Andhra

Pradesh a preferred destination for Higher Education for youth in Andhra

Pradesh and beyond, meeting their aspirations towards employability,

entrepreneurship, innovation and research. Employability of students in

tune with requirement of the industry as per the emerging trends and

demand in the market is also focused upon. To achieve this vision and

goal, among other things, it has been decided to constitute a “State

Knowledge Advisory Board” with persons of repute and expertise in Higher

Education, Industry and Entrepreneurship to assist the State achieve the

vision objectives and outcomes for Higher Education. The role of the

Board is to guide and advise reforms in Higher Education in Andhra

Pradesh to reach global standards, increase collaborations and industry

participation and simultaneously help the state become an Education and

Knowledge Hub.

2.  Accordingly,  the  Government  hereby  constitutes  the  “State

Knowledge Advisory Group” and nominates a team of members [36 No.s]

of repute representing academics, industry and entrepreneurship as

detailed in the annexure appended to this order.

3.  The Secretary to Higher Education will act as Member-Convener to

the State Knowledge Advisory Group.

[ BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF ANDHRA PRADESH]

                                                                   SUMITA DAWRA,

                                                                   SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT