The report expresses concern at the fact that only 7 per cent of the age group between 18-24 years in India enters higher education. This, observes the report, is “only half the average for Asia.”
The Report discusses a “systematic overhaul” and the “need to educate much larger numbers without diluting academic standards.” The document may be made public after the full Commission meets PM Manmohan Singh on January 12 to discuss the report.
Knowledge Commission's prescription
• Affirmative action with a Deprivation Index formula to assess backwardness
• Independent Regulatory Authority for Higher Education
• Foreign educational institutions should be allowed
• Allow universities to use their assets (including land) to raise funds.
•l Set up institutions using public-private partnerships
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