Would the committee consider incorporating the emerging trends in higher education while reviewing the Acts?
There are several [new trends] now crowding the scene. The public-private participation, privatisation and the entry of foreign universities are some of the issues. The committee would take cognizance of them. However, immediate attention is perhaps needed on academically-oriented issues. For instance, the Acts will have to be recast to permit interdisciplinary programmes and to ensure academic freedom. Since the universities are moving in this direction, the existing Acts are likely to be stumbling blocks. Similarly cluster of colleges also would require some amendments in the Acts. If revision takes place, the universities are likely to have Acts which would impart to them a modern and academic ambience. The revision of the Acts is central to the changes in higher education.
