The Uttar Pradesh government, led by higher education minister Yogendra Upadhyaya, has proposed implementing uniforms in universities and degree colleges. This initiative aims to make Uttar Pradesh the first state in India to adopt such a system, with the intention of reducing visible social and economic disparities among students. The proposal emerged after Governor Anandiben Patel suggested it during a recent review meeting at Jananayak Chandrashekhar University in Ballia. Upadhyaya stated that uniforms would first be introduced in government, aided, and self-financed colleges before being extended to state universities. However, the proposal has not yet received approval from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, as Upadhyaya admitted that discussions with the chief minister are still pending. Critics from the academic community have voiced concerns, arguing that the introduction of uniforms could lead to controversies over color choices and impose additional financial burdens on students. Existing practices at some colleges affiliated with Lucknow University already include uniforms, but the broader implementation remains contentious.