Yogi bans mobile phone in UP colleges, universities


Lucknow, Oct 18 (IANS): The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has banned the use of mobile phones in colleges and universities in the state.

A circular to this effect has been issued by the Directorate of Higher Education in Uttar Pradesh. The circular mentions a blanket ban on the use of mobile phones inside universities and colleges.

Students will no longer be allowed to take or use mobile phones inside universities and colleges. The ban is also applicable to teachers across all universities and colleges in the state.

The ban on the use of mobile phones is also applicable to teaching faculty of all UP universities and colleges.

The Directorate of Higher Education issued the circular to ensure a 'better teaching environment for students across all colleges and universities in the state'.

The government observed that a large number of students and teachers were spending their valuable time on mobile phones during the college hours.

It may be noted that Yogi Adityanath has already banned the use of mobile phones during his official meetings, including Cabinet meetings.

The decision was taken after some ministers and officers were found to be busy reading messages on WhatsApp during important meetings.

  

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  • G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore

    Fri, Oct 18 2019

    First of all ban Mobile in Assembly hall. Then only students will understand. This is common sense.

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  • LESLY MASCARENHAS, MUMBAI

    Fri, Oct 18 2019

    Very good move. Now on students concentrate on studies instead of spending time on mobile phones. Already this mobile addiction ruining the present generation.

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  • SJM, Mangalore

    Fri, Oct 18 2019

    What about high profile Chor Politicians children's ? - Also it might effect BJP's god father Amabni's Jio network.

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