LUCKNOW, May 2 -- Appreciating the ranking of government and aided polytechnic institutions, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday stressed on the need to include private institutions under the State Institutional Ranking Framework (SIRF) so that quality standards can be ensured, a government spokesperson said.

During a technical education review meeting, the chief minister said that for quality education, all technical institutes should participate in NAAC, NBA and NIRF evaluation, but comprehensive preparation must be ensured before applying, according to a UP government release.

He directed officials concerned to give top priority to the inclusion of innovation and practical training in technical and vocational educa...