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[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, and Gujarat are among the 13 states and Union Territories that have again been categorised as "achievers" in the logistics index chart 2023, according to a report released by the commerce and industry ministry on Saturday. The index is an indicator of the efficiency of logistical services necessary for promoting exports and economic growth. As against 15 states and UTs, this year the number has reduced to 13 as Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand have slipped into "aspirers" and " fast movers " categories, respectively, this year. Steps taken by Sikkim and Tripura have helped them move up the ladder to the "achievers" category from "fast movers" in 2022. The other states and UTs in the "achievers" category are Delhi, Assam, Haryana, Punjab, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh. Kerala, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh

[ad_1] In a letter addressed to the secretaries and HEIs of all states and UTs, UGC Secretary underlined the need for appointment of qualified faculty members (File Photo) The UGC secretary also urged for personal intervention to expedite the recruitment process for qualified faculty members in state universities and affiliated colleges The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a letter to fill vacant faculty positions in state universities and affiliated colleges. In a letter addressed to the secretaries and higher education councils of all states and Union Territories, UGC Secretary Prof. Manish R. Joshi emphasised the significance of teachers and professors in the education system. The letter underlined the need for universities to prioritise the appointment of qualified faculty members to ensure the provision of top-notch education to students. “You will appreciate that the most important factor in the success of Higher Educational institutions is the quality engagemen