New Delhi, May 11 (IANS): Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal on Monday directed the universities here to emphasise on the use of technology for teaching-learning, admission processes and examinations, as all the educational institutes have been shut since March due to the Covid-19 induced lockdown.

The Raj Niwas, the official residence of the LG, said in a statement that Baijal held a video conference with the vice-chancellors of the universities and the director of IIIT-Delhi to review the preparedness for online learning, pending examinations, internships, placements and admissions for the forthcoming sessions in the present challenging times.

The meeting was attended by the VCs of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, Delhi Technological University, Ambedkar University, Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women, National Law University, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University and the director of IIIT Delhi.

"At the outset, the VCs apprised the Lt. Governor about the current curriculum status including admission processes, examination schedule, teaching-learning, internship programme and placements of the students," the statement said.

During the conversation, Baijal emphasised on the use of technology for teaching-learning, admission processes and examinations for the current academic session.

He also advised the universities for charting out plans for the next academic year.

"The Lt. Governor directed to ensure continuity of educational activities along with the safety and security of the students, faculty and staff. He stressed that every institute should develop virtual classrooms and video conferencing facilities and all teaching staff should be trained in the use of technology," the statement said.

Baijal advised the VCs to take preventive measures for Covid-19 and vector-borne diseases by social distancing, disinfecting and checking mosquito breeding sources on their campuses.