GS Paper 2
Syllabus: Education: NEP 2020
Source: TH
Context: This is an extension of the article on 25th September (Parliamentary panel on MEME system in NEP 2020)
Other Key Findings of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education:
| 1. 70% of universities in India operate under State Acts. |
| 2. 94% of students attend State or private institutions. |
| 3. Issues: Rigid academic disciplines, limited access in disadvantaged regions, shortage of local language instruction. |
| 4. Insufficient faculty numbers. |
| 5. NEP implementation in Jammu and Kashmir is a positive example. |
| 6. Concerns about the feasibility of multiple entry and exit systems (MEME). |
Recommendations by the Committee:
| 1. Establish at least one multidisciplinary HEI in every district by 2030. Increase Gross Enrolment Ratio to 50% by 2035. |
| 2. Increase funding, enrolment targets, gender balance, and support for Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDGs) in HEIs. |
| 3. Promote inclusivity in admissions and curriculum, improve employability, and offer more regional language courses. |
| 4. Provide infrastructural support for physically challenged students and enforce non-discrimination rules. |
| 5. Diversify funding sources for the Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA) and review loan interest rates. |
| 6. Address challenges of the MEME system, considering potential disruptions in pupil-teacher ratios. |
