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Politics Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Wed, 02 September 2026 at 06:00 am
MP Cabinet Replaces RGPV With 3 New Universities

The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has approved a proposal to replace the Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV) with three separate universities.

The decision aims to promote technological education in the state. The new universities will be established in Bhopal, Ujjain, and Jabalpur, and will focus on technical and skill development education needs of the Central, Malwa, and Mahakaushal regions.

The existing university in Bhopal will be renamed as Madhya Bharat Proudyogiki Evam Kaushal Vishwavidyalaya. The Ujjain-based autonomous engineering college will be established as Malwa Proudyogiki Evam Kaushal Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, while the Jabalpur-based autonomous engineering college will be developed as Mahakaushal Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya.

The Bhopal-based university will cover the Bhopal, Narmadapuram, Chambal, and Gwalior divisions. The Ujjain university will cover the Ujjain and Indore divisions, while the Jabalpur-based university will cover the Jabalpur, Rewa, Sagar, and Shahdol divisions.

The Cabinet has also approved the constitution of a Madhya Pradesh Technology University Empowered Committee to accelerate the establishment of the three universities. The committee will be headed by the Chief Secretary and will include members from various departments.

The establishment of the new universities is expected to strike a regional balance in terms of technical education. Separate Acts will be introduced to govern the new universities.

The decision to replace RGPV with three new universities is a significant development in the field of technical education in Madhya Pradesh.

The Madhya Pradesh government has taken this step to ensure that the state's technical education needs are met, and that the regional balance is maintained.

This move is expected to have a positive impact on the state's education sector, and will provide more opportunities for students to pursue technical and skill development education.

In conclusion, the replacement of RGPV with three new universities is a major development in the field of technical education in Madhya Pradesh. The move is expected to promote technological education, strike a regional balance, and provide more opportunities for students to pursue technical and skill development education.

Frequently asked questions

Why is RGPV being replaced?

RGPV is being replaced to promote technological education and strike a regional balance in terms of technical education.

What are the names of the new universities?

The new universities will be named as Madhya Bharat Proudyogiki Evam Kaushal Vishwavidyalaya, Malwa Proudyogiki Evam Kaushal Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, and Mahakaushal Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya.

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