Use of mobile phones banned in UP Colleges and Universities

October 18: In a surprise move, when on one hand the union government is emphasising upon digital means of communication, the State Government of Uttar Pradesh has banned the use of mobile phones in 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.

Following this development, not only the students, but even the teachers will no longer be allowed to take, use mobile phones inside universities, colleges. Through this move, the Directorate of Higher Education wants students and teachers to focus on teaching-learning, rather than spending time on their phones.

The government observed that a large number of students and teachers were spending their valuable time on mobile phones during the college hours. The new directive was issued to curb this menace.

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.