Higher education Bill may lead to concentration of powers in single central regulator: House panel
A parliamentary committee has expressed concerns that the proposed Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, may centralize too much power and threaten the autonomy of higher education institutions. The bill aims to replace existing bodies like the UGC and AICTE with a single unified regulator, prompting calls for stricter rules on penalty enforcement and administrative appointments.
Why it matters
This legislation represents a major structural overhaul of India's higher education governance, potentially impacting the academic freedom and operational independence of universities nationwide.
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025 will lead to the concentration of extensive regulatory powers in a single central regulator, thereby affecting the institutional autonomy, a joint committee of Parliament has noted.
The article reports on parliamentary proceedings and committee concerns without adopting a partisan stance, focusing on the legislative process.
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