Bangalore City University Renamed After Dr. Manmohan Singh
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Bangalore City University to be Renamed After Dr. Manmohan Singh |
| University Renaming | Bangalore City University will be renamed Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru University. |
| Constituent Colleges | Government Arts College & Government RC College to be part of the new university. |
| Teaching Staff Recruitment | 2,000 vacant teaching posts in first-grade colleges & engineering polytechnics to be filled. |
| Professors of Practice | Appointed in 16 engineering colleges to improve students' practical knowledge. |
| Infrastructure Development | ₹275 crore allocated for government polytechnics & degree colleges. |
| New Polytechnic Facilities | ₹10 crore for furniture, equipment, computers, and books. |
| VTU Expansion | ₹150 crore allocated for a VTU constituent college in Chintamani, Chikkaballapur. |