BSM Degree College in Roorkee Granted University Status, Sparking Celebration in Education Sector
Decades-old aspiration fulfilled as Uttarakhand government approves elevation of four colleges; Afzal Mangalori hails the decision as a tribute to the vision of Late Manohar Lal Sharma
Roorkee (Arif Niazi): In a major development for the education sector in Roorkee, BSM Degree College, one of the city’s oldest educational institutions, has been granted university status under the Uttarakhand Private Universities (Second Amendment) Bill. The Uttarakhand government has decided to grant university status to four colleges in the state under the amendment, and BSM Degree College is among them. The announcement has brought joy not only to Roorkee but also to the wider region, with teachers and staff celebrating the development by distributing sweets among themselves.
Afzal Mangalori, former Vice-Chairman of the Uttarakhand Urdu Academy, member of the Uttarakhand Language Institute, internationally acclaimed poet and honorary teacher at the college, congratulated Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Education Minister Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat and the Education Secretary on behalf of the college management and himself.
Mangalori said that the people of the region had been waiting for this moment for years, and the government’s decision had brought their long-cherished aspiration closer to reality. He paid tribute to the contribution of Late Manohar Lal Sharma, saying that he had devoted his life to the development of the BSM educational institution and the promotion of education. According to Mangalori, the college’s elevation to university status represents the fruits of that dedication and vision.
As news of the decision spread, an atmosphere of excitement prevailed among the college’s teaching and non-teaching staff. They congratulated one another and distributed sweets to mark the occasion. The staff described the development as an important milestone in the institution’s history and expressed hope that university status would strengthen its academic reputation and open up new opportunities in higher education.
The teachers also expressed their gratitude to the College Management Committee Chairman, Advocate Pandit Mamtesh Sharma, and Director, Advocate Rajneesh Sharma. They said that the institution’s achievement was the result of their sustained efforts and leadership. The staff expressed confidence that the institution would continue to progress and contribute to education, research and the overall development of students.
The elevation of BSM Degree College to university status is being viewed as a significant milestone for Roorkee’s educational landscape. It is expected to create new possibilities for academic growth and strengthen the region’s higher education environment. The development has also raised expectations among students, educators and local residents regarding the institution’s future contribution to education and research.
Those present on the occasion included Prof. Deepak Dobhal, Prof. Sanjay Dhiman, Prof. Praveen Sharma, Dr. Sushmita Pant, Prof. Sandeep Poswal, Prof. Ajay Rajvanshi, Prof. Bharat Arora, Prof. Shaina Malik, Prof. Savita Saini, Prof. Mehnaz, Prof. Rachna Saini, Prof. Parul Sharma, Prof. Shalini Verma, Prof. Vinay Kumar, Prof. Afzal Mangalori, Prof. Akanksha and Ram Kumar Gupta, among others.
The development marks an important chapter in the educational journey of BSM Degree College and has generated optimism about the future of higher education in Roorkee. The academic community and residents will now look forward to the institution’s progress as it moves towards its new role as a university.
