Higher Education Reforms and R&D Strengthening

Higher education reforms and R&D strengthening in India focus on improving academic quality, institutional autonomy, research capacity, and innovation ecosystems to build globally competitive knowledge institutions and support long-term national development.

Targeted Beneficiaries

  • University and college students across disciplines
  • Faculty members and academic researchers
  • Higher education institutions and research laboratories
  • Start-ups, innovators, and knowledge-based enterprises

NITI Aayog Policy Report “Expanding Quality Higher Education through States and State Public Universities”: Some Key Aspects

Importance of State Universities

  • State universities account for nearly four-fifths of higher education institutions and educate the majority of India’s students.
  • They play a crucial role in regional development, social ....
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