How Centre is Undermining State Autonomy and Politicising UGC
Nabeel Kolothumthodi | 25 April 2025 | NewsClick
Whether it's the raging debates surrounding Harvard University in the United States or the quiet erosion of university independence in India, one truth remains universal: a vibrant democracy thrives on the autonomy of its institutions.
At the core of academic freedom lies the unquestionable right of universities and their respective governments to shape their educational destiny. Yet today, under the carefully worded guise of “reform,” the Central government appears not to be strengthening this principle, but rather systematically dismantling it. We are witnessing progress, but a calculated centralisation of control, where autonomy is sacrificed at the altar of uniformity…