Is VBSA Bill perfect now?
The Union Education Ministry has proposed amendments to the VBSA Bill, 2025, to address concerns regarding the centralization of higher education regulation. The bill aims to replace existing bodies like the UGC with a new umbrella commission, sparking debate over state versus central authority.
In response to the Andhra Pradesh government’s concerns over “centralisation” of powers in the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill (VBSA), 2025, the Union Education Ministry has agreed to several changes, including adding a provision requiring the proposed Regulatory Council to get the State government’s clearance before making any key decisions about colleges affiliated to State universities.
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