What measures have been taken by the Modi government regarding UGC's autonomy
Modi government has ‘usurped’ UGC’s autonomy by curbing financial powers, says Kharge
- Creation of Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) Bill which aims to replace UGC
- Transfer of UGC's financial powers to Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD)
- Curtailing UGC's autonomy in decision-making on grants and funding for universities and colleges
- Proposed move to centralize funding and approval processes for higher education institutions
- Criticism from opposition leaders and educators like Mallikarjun Kharge for undermining UGC's independence
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