Patna: Patliputra University (PPU) held its 28th finance committee meeting under the chairmanship of vice-chancellor (VC) Upendra Prasad Singh at the university headquarters here on Friday.The meeting focused on the budget for the 2026-27 financial year, with discussions centred on the allocation and proper utilisation of funds for the university and its constituent, degree and minority colleges located in Patna and Nalanda districts of the state.PPU registrar Abu Bakar said the members of the finance committee discussed budgetary provisions and the need to ensure the effective utilisation of available resources to meet the academic and administrative requirements of the institutions under the university.The committee deliberated on financial planning for the upcoming fiscal year, emphasising the importance of appropriate allocation of funds to support the functioning and development of colleges under PPU jurisdiction, he said.In addition, the finance meeting also approved proposals put forward by the university’s promotion cell. “The approval is expected to facilitate the implementation of the cell’s proposed initiatives in accordance with the university’s priorities related to an increase in the allowances of experts and members attending the screening committee meeting from time to time,” he said, adding the meeting was part of the university’s ongoing efforts to review its financial requirements and ensure systematic budgetary planning for the 2026-27 fiscal year.Among the prominent members who were present at the meeting were financial adviser Shashi Ranjan, finance officer Subodh Kumar Verma, TPS college principal Tapan Kumar Shandaliya, J D Women’s college principal Meera Kumari, promotion cell in-charge Rashmi Akhauri and Dean of Students’ Welfare Rajeev Ranjan, Bakar said.
