Policies
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.
Union Budget 2024: University heads and CEOs look forward to robust policies, funding on research and development, among other expectations.
HEFA, part of PM Modi’s vision for education, aimed to raise Rs 10,000 crore to lend to institutions. Over 30% of its CSR funds were moved to PM CARES
Union Budget 2024: Experts said increasing the CSR spends will accelerate the enrolment ratio by encouraging and allocating merit scholarships for underprivileged students.
