It has been pointed out that privatisation of higher education system is under way in India not because of some comprehensive programme of reform but as a consequence of the collapse of the public sector. This is worrisome and it is hoped that the government realises that just by pumping in more money or by building more universities, it will not be able to address the underlying rot. With the Knowledge Commission calling for a fundamental change in higher education and the HRD minister finally realising that something drastic needs to be done, the stage is hopefully set for a radical overhaul of this sector.
The writer teaches at King’s College London
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