Directorate of Higher Education is the nodal agency sponsored and activated by Ministry
of Higher Education, Maharashtra Government. Directorate is headed by the Director
of Higher Education and The main objectives of the directorate is to provide bridge
role among Ministry of Higher Education of Maharashtra Government, Universities
in Maharashtra, Private Colleges and Government Colleges. The director is the chief
person to control the whole activities and he is supported by seven regional Joint
Directors. For nearly each university one joint director is appointed.
The office has also direct control over government colleges. The whole activities
of government colleges get sanctioned by this directorate.
Overall, following are
the main activities of Directorate, Higher Education, Pune.
Controlling Government
Colleges, Staff sanctioned, staff allocation and fund allocation. Recommendation
to Ministry for opening and closing of colleges in a particular region. Salary distribution
(UGC Sponsored), control and management. Recommendation for College grants, Evaluation
and Management. Education Policies implementation which are enacted by Ministry
of Higher Education, Maharashtra Government. Controlling IAS (Indian Administrative
Services) Training Centers. Controlling government sponsored Hostels. Teacher promotion
and motivation.