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Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Govt drafts bill to replace UGC, AICTE, and NCTE with unified Higher Education Commission of India
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Education is in the process of drafting a bill for establishing a higher education commission of India (HECI), proposed as a unified higher education regulatory body, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar shared the information in a written reply to a question. "The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 envisions a 'light but tight' regulatory framework to ensure integrity, transparency and resource efficiency of the educational system through audit and public disclosure while encouraging innovation and out-of-the-box ideas through autonomy, good governance and empowerment," Majumdar said. "The NEP 2020 further envisions setting up of a Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) as an umbrella body with independent verticals to perform distinct functions of regulation, accreditation, funding and academic standard setting. Considering the above vision of NEP 2020, the ministry is in the process of drafting a HECI bill," he added. The HECI, which was proposed in the new NEP, looks to replace the University Grants Commission (UGC), the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Redefine Your Future with a Top Online MBA SRM Online Enquire Now Undo While the UGC oversees non-technical higher education, the AICTE oversees technical education and the NCTE is the regulatory body for teachers' education. The concept of the HECI has been discussed before in the form of a draft bill. A draft Higher Education Commission of India (Repeal of University Grants Commission Act) Bill, 2018, which seeks to repeal the UGC Act and provides for setting up of the Higher Education Commission of India, was put in the public domain that year for feedback and consultation with stakeholders. Renewed efforts to make the HECI a reality were then initiated under Dharmendra Pradhan, who took over as Union education minister in July 2021. Underlining the relevance of a single higher education regulator, the NEP 2020 document says, "the regulatory system is in need of a complete overhaul in order to re-energise the higher education sector and enable it to thrive". Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
Indian Express
a day ago
- Health
- Indian Express
Student suicides 7.6% of all suicide cases across India: Minister
Student suicides made up 7.6 per cent of all suicide cases reported across India in 2022, showing a slight dip from 8.0 per cent in 2021 and 8.2 per cent in 2020, according to official data shared in Lok Sabha. Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar shared the data from the Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India (ADSI) report published by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) in response to a written question in the Lower House. The minister informed that multi-pronged measures were being rolled out to address the crisis, including psychological support for students, teachers, and families. 'The Ministry of Education's flagship programme, Manodarpan, has reached lakhs of students through counselling helplines and live interactive sessions, while the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's district mental health programme (DMHP) covers 767 districts with suicide prevention services and life skills training in schools and colleges,' he said. Recognising the role of addiction as an emerging issue among youth, the Centre has intensified anti-drug campaigns alongside mental health outreach. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued advisories to higher education institutions to prioritise physical fitness, sports, student welfare, and emotional well-being. Institutions like IIT-Madras, IIT-Delhi and IIT-Guwahati have begun conducting workshops on stress management and resilience under the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme, he added. The Minister of State for Education also said in the Lok Sabha that the Ministry of Education is in the process of drafting legislation to establish the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) — a proposed unified regulatory body for higher education. In a written reply, Majumdar said the initiative aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which advocates for a 'light but tight' regulatory structure. The framework aims to ensure transparency, efficiency, and accountability while promoting institutional autonomy, innovation, and good governance. Currently, the UGC oversees non-technical education, AICTE handles technical institutions, and NCTE regulates teacher education. The idea of consolidating these functions under a single regulator was first floated in a 2018 draft bill aimed at repealing the UGC Act, which was then opened for public consultation.
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
MoE drafting bill to set up unified higher education body: MoS to LS
The Ministry of Education is in the process of drafting a bill for establishing a higher education commission of India (HECI), proposed as a unified higher education regulatory body, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar shared the information in a written reply to a question. "The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 envisions a 'light but tight' regulatory framework to ensure integrity, transparency and resource efficiency of the educational system through audit and public disclosure while encouraging innovation and out-of-the-box ideas through autonomy, good governance and empowerment," Majumdar said. "The NEP 2020 further envisions setting up of a Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) as an umbrella body with independent verticals to perform distinct functions of regulation, accreditation, funding and academic standard setting. Considering the above vision of NEP 2020, the ministry is in the process of drafting a HECI bill," he added. The HECI, which was proposed in the new NEP, looks to replace the University Grants Commission (UGC), the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). While the UGC oversees non-technical higher education, the AICTE oversees technical education and the NCTE is the regulatory body for teachers' education. The concept of the HECI has been discussed before in the form of a draft bill. A draft Higher Education Commission of India (Repeal of University Grants Commission Act) Bill, 2018, which seeks to repeal the UGC Act and provides for setting up of the Higher Education Commission of India, was put in the public domain that year for feedback and consultation with stakeholders. Renewed efforts to make the HECI a reality were then initiated under Dharmendra Pradhan, who took over as Union education minister in July 2021. Underlining the relevance of a single higher education regulator, the NEP 2020 document says, "the regulatory system is in need of a complete overhaul in order to re-energise the higher education sector and enable it to thrive". (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
India Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Bill being drafted for unified higher education regulator: Education ministry
The Ministry of Education (MoE) is in the process of drafting legislation to establish the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI), which is proposed as a unified regulatory body for the country's higher education development was confirmed by Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar in a written reply to the Lok Sabha on July HECI, as envisioned by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, will serve as an umbrella authority with four distinct verticals to independently handle regulation, accreditation, funding, and academic UNDER NEP 2020 In his reply, Majumdar stated, "The National Education Policy 2020 envisions a 'light but tight' regulatory framework to ensure integrity, transparency, and resource efficiency of the educational system through audit and public disclosure, while encouraging innovation and out-of-the-box ideas through autonomy, good governance and empowerment."He further added that in alignment with this vision, the ministry is actively drafting a bill to set up the Higher Education Commission of creation of HECI would lead to the phasing out of existing regulators, namely the University Grants Commission (UGC), which oversees general higher education, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), responsible for technical education, and the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), which governs teacher ATTEMPTS TO FORM HECIThe idea of a unified regulator is not new. The first draft of the HECI Bill was introduced in 2018, when the government published it for public feedback and stakeholder consultation. However, the proposal did not move forward at the time.A renewed push for the HECI was seen after Dharmendra Pradhan took over as the Union Education Minister in July then, the need for a consolidated regulatory system has been highlighted as essential for overhauling India's fragmented higher education A UNIFIED BODY MATTERSThe NEP 2020 underscores that the current regulatory landscape is in need of a 'complete overhaul' to energise and streamline the higher education sector.A single authority like the HECI is seen as critical to removing duplication of roles and ensuring better coordination across disciplines, including arts, science, technology, and teacher consolidating functions currently managed by three separate bodies, the proposed commission aims to reduce bureaucracy, simplify decision-making, and ensure more efficient allocation of details, including the final draft of the HECI Bill, are expected to be released by the Ministry of Education once the internal drafting process is complete.- EndsMust Watch
News18
2 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Education Ministry Drafting Bill To Create Single Higher Education Body: MoS To Lok Sabha
Last Updated: The Education Ministry is drafting a bill to set up the Higher Education Commission of India as a single regulator, replacing UGC, AICTE, and NCTE under NEP 2020. The Ministry of Education is currently working on a new bill to set up the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI), which is being planned as a single regulator for higher education in the country, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. Union Minister of State for Education, Sukanta Majumdar, shared this information in a written reply to a question raised in the House. 'The National Education Policy 2020 envisions a 'light but tight' regulatory framework to ensure integrity, transparency and resource efficiency of the educational system through audit and public disclosure while encouraging innovation and out-of-the-box ideas through autonomy, good governance and empowerment," Majumdar said. 'The NEP 2020 further envisions setting up of a Higher Education Commission of India as an umbrella body with independent verticals to perform distinct functions of regulation, accreditation, funding and academic standard setting. Considering the above vision of NEP 2020, the ministry is in the process of drafting a HECI bill," he added. The proposed HECI, as outlined in the NEP, aims to replace three existing regulatory bodies – the University Grants Commission (UGC), the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). Currently, the UGC is responsible for regulating non-technical higher education, the AICTE looks after technical education, and the NCTE oversees teacher education programmes. The idea of setting up HECI has been discussed earlier as well. In 2018, a draft bill named the Higher Education Commission of India Bill was introduced. It proposed scrapping the UGC Act and establishing the HECI, and was released publicly for suggestions and feedback from stakeholders. Efforts to implement HECI gained momentum once again under the leadership of Dharmendra Pradhan, who became the Union Education Minister in July 2021. Highlighting the importance of a single higher education regulator, the NEP 2020 document states, 'the regulatory system is in need of a complete overhaul in order to re-energise the higher education sector and enable it to thrive." view comments First Published: July 21, 2025, 18:17 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
