Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel has
mandated a uniform dress code for students across all state universities
and colleges. The Governor, who serves as the Chancellor of all state
universities, issued these directives during a recent review meeting
held at Jan Bhavan.
While an official government order is yet to
be formally released, UP Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyay
confirmed that compliance with the new dress code will be made
mandatory.
“The student community is a homogeneous group where no
form of discrimination or social hierarchy should be visible. Social and
economic inequalities are often reflected through clothing, which can
create feelings of inferiority among some students,” Minister Upadhyay
explained. He emphasized that the dress code will help address these
disparities, ensuring all students study in an equal, value-based, and
disciplined environment.
The move has also been welcomed by
Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna, who stated that such disciplinary
measures are firmly in the interest of the students.