One agency for all entrance tests; UGC set for revamp
Budget 2017 provided for a marginal hike in allocation for education as compared to last year. The bulk of the increase is aimed at construction of second generation IITs and IIMs. Three big announcements -revamping the University Grants Commission, a proposal for a National Testing Agency and measuring annual learning outcomes of school students -are much needed reforms with little or no financial implications. The National Testing Agency will be an autonomous and self-sustaining organisation to conduct all entrance examinations for higher education institutions.
The Budget provides for Rs 2,802 crore for school education (Rs 46,356 crore in 2017-18 from Rs 43,554 core in 2016-17) and Rs 4,489 crore for higher education (Rs 33,329 crore in 2017-18 from Rs 28,840 crore in 2016-17).The director an old IIT said, “The Higher Education Funding Agency announced last year is yet to be implemented. A lot was promised under project Vishwajeet to improve our global rankings. It is unfortunate the government wants our institutions to get higher ranks globally , but refuses to support us financially .“
Source: Feb 02 2017 : The Times of India (NaviMumbai)
Source: Feb 02 2017 : The Times of India (NaviMumbai)
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