Policies
Higher Education Commission of India Bill proposes an overhaul – merger of UGC, AICTE, NCTE; new funding channels, roles of professional councils
Unlike UGC, the HECI won’t have powers to make grants. The Bill, which also redraws roles of professional councils, may be tabled in winter session of parliament 2025
Assam CM also introduces NERIM University, teachers’ posting and transfer amendment, non-teaching staff pay enhancement bills.
The Higher Education Commission of India Bill, 2025, listed for introduction in the Parliament session starting December 1, will have four functions: regulation, accreditation, funding and academic standard setting.
Tamil Nadu CM vows to 'fix timelines for Governor' as university Bills, VC appointments remain stuck
As the tussle over the Kalaignar University Bill and VC appointments deepens, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin said that “the Governor has no fourth option to kill a Bill or exercise a pocket veto”.
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Highlighting the government's special focus on Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas, the minister said girls should not face any difficulty.
The partnership with Washington Institute for STEM, Entrepreneurship & Research (WISER), Qubitech Smart Solutions, and QKrishi Quantum will strengthen the state's quantum technology talent pipeline.
Union education minister defends BJP’s policies, says Congress in discomfort with actual implementation of education reforms after decades.
Higher education minister Govi Chezhiaan clarifies there is a need for more higher educational institutions and reservation policy will be followed.
