Delhi Cabinet Okays Bill Allowing Private Universities, 25% Quota For Locals
The Delhi Cabinet has approved the Private University Bill, which allows for the establishment of private universities in the capital. The legislation mandates a 25% quota for local students and sets strict regulatory standards for infrastructure and faculty.
Why it matters
This policy aims to decentralize higher education access and reduce the migration of students from Delhi to other regions or countries.
The Delhi Cabinet on Thursday approved the Delhi Private University Bill, paving the way for private universities to be established in the national capital. The proposed legislation reserves 25 per cent of seats in every course for Delhi students and lays down a regulatory framework governing admissions, infrastructure, faculty appointments and university administration.Education Minister Ashish Sood said the move aims to expand access to quality higher education within Delhi, reducing the need for students to move to neighbouring states or abroad."We have approved the Private University Bill. We have seen that for quality education, parents have to send their students to the outskirts and even abroad.
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