<h1>Chief Minister urges higher education to focus on quality, NEP reforms, accreditation, vocational training, and outreach programs</h1> The Chief Minister urged higher education in the region to prioritize quality and innovation, endorsing National Education Policy reforms that promote learner-centric, multidisciplinary degree design and practical exposure to boost employability. He highlighted student-led technological and vocational projects as evidence of applied problem-solving, praised initiatives expanding access (including mobile college programs for women), and called for wider pursuit of NAAC accreditation to meet national quality benchmarks. The remarks signal continued administrative support for NEP implementation, institutional accreditation, vocational training, and outreach programs to align local higher education with evolving workforce and societal needs.