Kerala Budget: Rajan Gurukkal says nothing new in Budget for higher education

Former academic Rajan Gurukkal has criticized the Kerala state budget for higher education, claiming it lacks innovation. He argues that the proposed initiatives are merely rephrased versions of existing projects.
Why it matters
It highlights the tension between government policy announcements and academic critique regarding the efficacy of state-led educational reforms.
Former Vice-Chairperson of the Kerala State Higher Education Council Rajan Gurukkal P.M. has said that there is “nothing new” in the Budget for the State’s higher education sector.
The article presents a critical perspective from an expert source without endorsing the government's or the critic's view.
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