Himachal Pradesh Government Navigates Complexities in Agricultural University Leadership Appointments

The Himachal Pradesh Assembly has approved the Himachal Pradesh Agriculture, Horticulture, and Forestry University (Amendment) Bill 2023, which changes how Vice-Chancellors at the state’s agricultural universities are appointed. The Governor will now make the appointments, but in consultation with the state government. The state government has decided to withdraw the 2024 amendment bill until the central government makes a decision. There has been a clear conflict between the state government and the Governor over the appointments of the Vice-Chancellors.