Article link: State
public universities grappling with faculty shortages, poor infrastructure: Niti
Aayog report
Extract from the article:
The Niti Aayog report highlights the challenges
faced by state public universities (SPUs) in India, including faculty shortages
and poor infrastructure. T
he report recommends increasing public investment
in higher education to 6% of the GDP, implementing performance-based funding,
and granting greater autonomy to SPUs to enhance governance and research
capacity.
SPUs currently enroll 81% of India's higher
education students, indicating the critical role they play in the education
sector.
This emphasis on improving infrastructure and
faculty resources in SPUs is crucial for fostering a conducive learning
environment and ensuring quality education for the majority of higher education
students in the country.
By addressing these challenges, SPUs can enhance
their research capabilities and overall academic performance, ultimately
benefiting students and the education system as a whole.
My Take:
The report from November 1985 highlighted the
need to motivate more students to pursue higher education to meet the demands
of the future.
The suggested action of encouraging the private
sector to invest in educational and research institutes aligns with the current
discourse on enhancing public investment in higher education.
This historical insight underlines the
long-standing importance of expanding access to higher education and developing
a skilled workforce.
The 1985 report emphasized the significance of
increasing the allocation on education to 10% of the GDP to keep pace with
global advancements.
This echoes the recent recommendation in the Niti
Aayog report to raise public investment in higher education to 6% of the GDP.
The consistent call for higher financial commitment to education reflects the
persistent need for prioritizing this sector for national development.
Call to Action:
To the Ministry of Education and relevant
authorities, I urge immediate attention to the recommendations put forth in the
Niti Aayog report regarding SPUs.
Allocating adequate funds, implementing
performance-based funding mechanisms, and enhancing autonomy can significantly
improve the quality of education and research in state public universities. It
is imperative to prioritize these reforms to effectively address the challenges
faced by SPUs and ensure a robust higher education system for India's future.
With regards,
Hemen Parekh
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