UGC draft guidelines propose that every student enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate programme “should be encouraged to take credit courses in IKS
The issue between the government and these colleges has been a long-standing one, with the former insisting that funds would be released only after governing bodies are constituted according to rules. Teachers have accused the government of delaying salaries.
State education minister Atishi boasted an increase in the budget allocation for these colleges by more than 300 per cent. This, she said shows the government’s commitment to education.