The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to name the Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU) in the name of former President APJ Abdul Kalam.

In a late Friday night decision, the chief minister Akhilesh Yadav said that the late president had immense affection with the state and very recently he inaugurated the 250 kilowatt solar power plant in the Kannauj district.

"I have been greatly impressed by the farsighted thoughts and principals of Kalam. During his recent visit to the state he had given nine formulas for the economic and social development of the state and we are seriously working on it", Yadav said.

The UPTU which now be known as APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (APJAKTU) was earlier renamed as Gautam Budha Technical University (GBTU) by Mayawati during her last regime in the state.

