Lucknow, July 20 -- In a step towards digitisation, the Uttar Pradesh government is set to fully implement the 'Samarth' portal for all universities and colleges in the state soon, a spokesperson said, adding the initiative was part of the government's mission to make higher education more transparent, efficient, and technology-driven.

The Samarth platform is designed to simplify administrative processes such as faculty promotions, admissions, salary disbursements, examinations, and research grants. These key functions will soon be managed entirely through this single digital platform, a release read.

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