Tag: higher education reforms

Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar has officially retired from his role as Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC) upon reaching the age of 65. Starting his tenure in February 2022, Kumar spearheaded several transformative reforms aimed at reshaping India’s higher education landscape. Also Read: UGC NET Result 2024-25: When will NTA release December session scorecards on ugcnet.nta.ac.in? Here’s what we know Notably, he played a key role in the introduction of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for undergraduate and postgraduate admissions, enhancing uniformity and fairness in the admission process across universities. His leadership was marked by a strong focus on ... Read more

NEW DELHI: Several student organisations affiliated with the INDIA bloc parties held a protest at Jantar Mantar on Monday, demanding the rollback of the National Education Policy, the UGC draft guidelines on appointments, and the reinstatement of student unions. Members of the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), All India Students Association (AISA), Students Federation of India (SFI), All India Students Federation (AISF), Muslim Students Federation (MSF), Samajwadi Chhatra Sabha, and Chhatra Rashtriya Janata Dal (CRJD) and others took part in the demonstration. “Our aim is to draw the government’s attention to education-related issues during the second leg of the ... Read more

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) A groundbreaking policy report titled ‘Expanding Quality Higher Education through States and State Public Universities’ was released on Monday, providing a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities in India’s higher education system. NEW DELHI: A groundbreaking policy report titled ‘Expanding Quality Higher Education through States and State Public Universities’ was released on Monday, providing a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities in India’s higher education system. The report was launched by Suman Bery, Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, BVR Subrahmanyam, CEO of NITI Aayog, and other officials.The report offers a detailed examination of ... Read more

NEP 2020 funding crosses ₹1.3 lakh crore over three years NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Education, in a debate during the Winter Lok Sabha session on December 16, 2024, provided detailed updates about the progress and financial outlays related to the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.The questions raised by Captain Viriato Fernandes, MP, centered around budget allocations, expenditure, and the status of the NEP’s rollout in schools and colleges across the country. The Minister of State for Education responded, shedding light on funding mechanisms, state-wise implementation, and infrastructure development. How much has the government spent on the ... Read more