HYDERABAD: The Syndicate of the University of Sindh has approved budget estimates amounting to Rs9.44 billion for the financial year 2026-27, endorsed the university’s new information and communication technology (ICT) policy and reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening academic excellence, financial sustainability, research, innovation and digital transformation.
The decisions were taken at the 213th meeting of the Syndicate, chaired by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr Fateh Muhammad Marri at the Vice Chancellor’s Secretariat on Saturday.
The Syndicate recommended the revised budget estimates of Rs8.24 billion for the financial year 2025-26 and approved budget estimates of Rs9.44 billion for 2026-27.
The proposed budget comprises Rs3.75 billion in grants from the Government of Sindh, Rs1.716 billion from the Federal Government and the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and approximately Rs3.40 billion to be generated through the university’s own resources.
Addressing the meeting, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Fateh Muhammad Marri expressed gratitude to the Government of Sindh, the chief minister and the Higher Education Commission for their continued financial support to the university.
He particularly acknowledged additional allocations for the development and strengthening of the university campus and constituent campuses and said the enhanced funding would significantly improve academic infrastructure and expand educational opportunities across Sindh.
The vice chancellor informed the syndicate that the new budget provided increased allocations for student services, research and innovation, entrepreneurship and startup initiatives, reaffirming the university’s resolve to produce skilled graduates, promote quality research and encourage innovation among students and faculty members.
The syndicate also approved the university’s ICT Policy, aimed at modernizing the institution’s digital infrastructure through secure, reliable and high-quality information technology and internet services.
The policy envisages wider use of official university domain-based services and institutional email accounts to improve communication, cyber security, digital governance and academic collaboration.
The house reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening institutional governance, ensuring financial sustainability, enhancing academic quality and accelerating the university’s digital transformation in line with national and international standards.
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