Pinarayi Calls UGC Draft Rules ‘Bid to Abolish States’ Rights on Higher Education’, Asks Opposition to Unite
Shaju Philip | 09 January 2025 | The Indian Express
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday criticised the new draft regulations of the University Grants Commission as being part of an agenda to totally abolish the rights of states in the field of higher education.
In a major overhaul of the process of appointment of leaders in higher education, the UGC issued new rules Monday that effectively give Governors in states broader powers in appointing vice-chancellors and opened the position to industry experts and public sector veterans, thus breaking from the tradition of selecting only academicians….