Modi Government Has ‘Usurped’ UGC’s Autonomy by Curbing Financial Powers, Says Kharge
25 July 2024 | The Hindu
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on July 25 slammed the Narendra Modi government for interfering with the autonomy of the University Grants Commission (UGC) by “usurping” its power to sanction funds for higher education.
“UGC’s functioning of ‘Granting’ funds has been usurped by Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA) — a venture between Canara Bank and the Ministry of Education. This will not only compel colleges and universities to introduce more self-financing courses but also increase the financial woes of SC, ST, OBC and EWS students,” the Congress chief said in a post on X…