India plans daily minister visits to universities for student outreach

The Indian government is planning a nationwide "One Day, One University" programme to directly engage with students and address their concerns about education, employment, and other youth-focused issues. Under the proposed initiative, a Union minister would visit a different university each day to hold open interactions with students, hear their views, and explain government welfare schemes. The plan was discussed at a Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 19, 2026.

Education Minister Pralhad Joshi and Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya have been assigned to coordinate with universities and ministers for the visits. However, the programme has not yet been formally announced, and its schedule and final format are still being worked out. The initiative is part of a broader government effort to connect more directly with Gen Z, particularly following recent student protests over issues like the NEET 2026 paper leak.

The proposed campus visits would involve open-house interactions rather than formal addresses, allowing students to raise questions directly. Sources indicated that students may be permitted to use mobile cameras during...