Policies
Economic Survey: This is the combined education budget of the centre and states. The survey also says education will be part of a 6-pronged growth strategy for India.
Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy announced the decision after educationists complained of vacant seats in universities, and other issues.
The finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2024 on July 23.
India budget 2024 will be presented by union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Union Budget 2024: Learning platforms, NGOs demand higher education commission, research foundation, investment in skill certifications.
President Droupadi Murmu rejected the Punjab Universities Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023 for replacing governor with chief minister as the university chancellor.
Karnataka cabinet recently cleared bill mandating reservation for Kannadigas in private jobs.
Education Budget 2024: 36% borrowing higher education institutions said grants-to-loans shift – riddled by delays, repayment flaws – wasn’t helpful; only 23% backed HEFA.
A joint committee of private schools argued that not prescribing NCERT textbooks would mean Karnataka students falling behind in CUET UG-type national exams.
On average, 78% of institutions’ revenue is fees. A review suggested moving a large chunk of higher education institutions out of loan financing. Education ministry didn’t.
