Chennai, Sept13: A Bill tabled in the House seeks to annul the decision of the previous DMK government to create Anna Universities at Tiruchi, Madurai and Tirunelveli and de-merge them with the one in Chennai. In this regard, it has been decided to make amendments to Tamilnadu Act, 1978′.
It was introduced by State Minister for Higher Education Palaniappan. Mere increase in number of higher education institutions won’t help the cause of improving the standard of education. By de-merging Anna University, the Chennai-based institution of higher learning has lost its strength’ said the Minister.The government is committed to reform the government universities and upgrade them on par with standard, it is said and added, ‘a new scheme is being evolved for the purpose’, he added.
Anna University was established on 4th September 1978 as a unitary type of University. It offers higher education in Engineering, Technology and allied Sciences relevant to the current and projected needs of the society.Besides promoting research and disseminating knowledge gained therefrom, it fosters cooperation between the academic and industrial communities.The University was formed by bringing together and integrating two well-known technical institutions in the city of Madras.
The Anna University ,which is of the affiliated type is a member of the Association of Indian Universities, the Association of Commonwealth Universities and Partner of UNESCO International Center for Engineering Education (UICEE). UGC have accredited Anna University with Five Star Status in 2002 which is the highest rating. With proven capabilities both in academic and research areas, Anna University was able to receive this honour for a period of five years for excellence in Technical Education.
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