NDA-ruled States, universities object to centralisation provisions in Shiksha Adhishthan Bill
Several states and universities have expressed opposition to the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, citing concerns over the centralization of higher education regulation. Critics argue the bill undermines state autonomy and lacks clear transition protocols.
Why it matters
The bill represents a major shift in the balance of power between federal and state governments regarding educational governance in India.
NDA-ruled States, including Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Meghalaya, are among those that have raised objections to provisions in the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025 , telling a parliamentary panel that the proposed legislation would centralise powers over higher education regulation.
The article presents the concerns of the states and universities while explaining the purpose of the proposed legislation.
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