UP govt issues authorisation and intent letters to three private universities

lucknow: the uttar pradesh government on wednesday handed over letters of authorisation and intent to three private universities in sambhal, barabanki, and fatehpur districts.according to an official statement, higher education minister yogendra upadhyaya presented the letters at his official residence here. radha govind university, chandausi (sambhal) and bodhisattva university, barabanki received letters of authorisation, while the proposed thakur yugraj singh university, fatehpur, was issued a letter of intent.upadhyaya said that under chief minister yogi adityanath's leadership, the government remains committed to expanding higher education opportunities, promoting skill-based learning, and ensuring access to quality education at the local level. he added that private universities play a supplementary role in advancing education, research, and employment prospects for youth.officials stated that radha govind university and bodhisattva university have been incorporated under the uttar pradesh private universities (fifth amendment) ordinance, 2025, and corresponding notifications have been issued for their operation.for thakur yugraj singh university, the letter of intent mandates a rs 5 crore endowment fund, ownership of at least 20 acres of urban land or 50 acres in rural areas, and a 24,000 sq. metre built-up area with educational and laboratory infrastructure worth a minimum of rs 2 crore, the statement said.