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UGC’s new university leadership rules could imperil academic independence
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16 minutes
9 months ago
UGC’s new university leadership rules could imperil academic independence
T.K. Rajalakshmi explores the implications of the UGC’s new regulations on the appointment of vice-chancellors in central universities, highlighting concerns over academic autonomy and political influence. The audio story examines how these changes align with the BJP government’s broader educational policies under the National Education Policy (NEP) and their impact on institutional governance. It also sheds light on the growing apprehensions within the academic community regarding centralization and the erosion of independent decision-making in higher education.
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