HRD
Minister Prakash Javadekar has indicated the government is considering giving
more autonomy to colleges and institutions of higher learning so they have
greater freedom to impart better education.
Speaking
on the issue, Javadekar said, “We will come out with many more schemes, because
I believe (when) colleges become more autonomous, they get more freedom to give
more quality education.”
Asked
during a TV interview if more autonomy would be granted to higher education
institutions with him at the helm at HRD, Javadekar responded, saying “that is
the programme”.
The HRD
Minister, who recently took charge of the ministry from Smriti Irani, however,
added since Parliament is in session, he cannot make policy announcements.
“I
believe for higher education the main challenge is creating capacity and
providing quality education,” Javadekar said adding that there will be a marked
difference in improving the standards.
Asked about the role of regulators like the
University Grants Commission (UGC) and All India Council for Technical
Education (AICTE), Javadekar said he was reviewing various issues for
understanding. When asked if these reviews could lead to changes, he said “change
is a constant thing”.
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