Examining the HECI Bill 2025: Pros, Cons, and Future of Higher Education
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The HECI Bill 2025, discussed in a webinar, aims to reform Indian higher education with benefits like autonomy but faces criticism over privatization and access inequality.
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The Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) bill 2025 has been discussed in a webinar hosted by The Hindu. The bill aims to reform higher education in India, but its pros and cons have been debated by experts. The bill's potential benefits include improved autonomy and accountability for institutions, while its drawbacks include concerns about privatization and the potential for unequal access. The webinar featured panellists including former UGC Chairman M. Jagadesh Kumar and former JNU Professor Arun Kumar.
