Non-BJP ruled states oppose ‘Delhi remote control’ approach at 2nd conclave on draft UGC norms
Thiruvananthapuram: Stepping up its opposition to the draft University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations of 2025, non-BJP ruled states such as Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Jharkhand came together in Thiruvananthapuram Thursday at a national convention. They asserted that the draft UGC regulations undermine the authority of the state governments in the higher education sector.
Hosted by Kerala, this was the second such conclave by states opposing the draft regulations. The first conclave of higher education ministers from six states including Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Jharkhand, was held in Bengaluru on 5 February.
Speaking at Thursday’s conclave, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the national convention assumes significance as the regulations infringe upon ...