Himachal Pradeshis going to have its secondstate universitywith thecabinet deciding to constitute a committee under the chairmanship of chief secretary to work out the modalities to set up a state university at Mandi.
Himachal Pradesh Universityat Shimla was established on July 22, 1970, and after a wait of 51 years now, the government has decided to have another state university that will directly benefit the students of Mandi, Kullu, Kangra, Hamirpur, Lahaul-Spiti and Chamba districts as students of these districts will not have to travel much distance for higher Education.
Having two state universities will also increase post-graduation seats and students will be able to take admission easily as they will not have to go to private universities. At the same time, thousands of students of Himachal Pradesh will not have to go to other states for the higher education.
Geographically, Mandi is situated in the middle of Himachal Pradesh. Students from tribal areas will be benefited the most with the opening of second university of the state.