West Bengal Govt nominates CTO Dr. Abhishek Roy to MAKAUT Council

According to a notice issued by the Department of Higher Education, Dr. Abhishek Roy, who holds the post of Chief Technology Officer for the West Bengal government, has been nominated to the council of Maulana Al‑Alam Siddiqui University (MAKAUT). The council, which oversees academic policies and strategic direction of the state university, now includes the senior technologist among its members.

The inclusion of the state’s CTO is expected to bring a stronger focus on digital transformation, research infrastructure and industry‑academia collaboration across MAKAUT’s affiliated colleges. Officials said the move aligns with the government’s broader agenda to modernise higher education through technology.

The nomination does not alter Dr. Roy’s existing responsibilities as CTO, but he will attend council meetings and contribute to policy deliberations on curriculum design, e‑learning platforms and research funding. The university’s vice‑chancellor welcomed the appointment, noting that the council’s composition reflects a blend of academic and technical expertise.

No further details on the term length or specific duties were disclosed in the announcement.