Congress urges NDA States to oppose VBSA Bill on higher education
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has urged NDA-ruled states to oppose the proposed Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan 2025 Bill, citing concerns over the centralization of higher education. He argues the bill encroaches on state powers and reduces institutional autonomy by shifting grant-disbursal authority to the Union government.
Why it matters
The debate highlights the ongoing friction between federal and state governments regarding the control and regulation of the education sector in India.
Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh on Friday (July 10, 2026) urged NDA-ruled States, particularly Andhra Pradesh, to oppose the proposed Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan 2025 Bill when it comes up during the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
The article focuses heavily on the critique provided by the Congress party, though it acknowledges the bill's context.
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