Prof. Kirti Pandey has been appointed as the first chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Commission (UPESSC), marking a significant milestone in the state’s education sector. This newly formed commission is tasked with overseeing all teacher appointments across the state, covering basic, secondary, and higher education levels. Prof. Pandey’s tenure will extend for five years, during which she will lead the commission from its headquarters in Prayagraj.
The decision to appoint Prof. Pandey, currently the Dean of Arts Faculty at Deendayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University and President of Vidya Bharati, comes after an extensive search process. The government initially aimed to appoint an IAS officer to the position. Still, the location of the commission’s headquarters in Prayagraj deterred many officers, who preferred to work in Lucknow or Noida. Consequently, the role was entrusted to an educationist with deep roots in academia and a strong affiliation with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.
Prof. Pandey’s academic journey began at Pavanagar Mahavir Inter College in Fazil Nagar, Kushinagar district. She later graduated from Kushinagar College before pursuing research at Gorakhpur University under the guidance of renowned sociologist Prof. S.P. Nagendra, who also served as the Vice Chancellor of Lucknow University. Throughout her career, Prof. Pandey has held various administrative and academic roles, contributing significantly to the university’s development.
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The formation of the UPESSC and Prof. Pandey’s appointment are seen as crucial steps in streamlining the teacher appointment process in Uttar Pradesh, ensuring a transparent and efficient system that aligns with the state’s educational goals.
This development underlines the Yogi government’s commitment to enhancing the quality of education in Uttar Pradesh by appointing a leader with a strong academic background and experience in educational administration. Prof. Kirti Pandey’s leadership is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the commission, guiding it towards achieving its objectives effectively.
