UGC, AICTE to be Replaced by One Higher Education Regulator

Modi Government has decided to replace the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) by Higher Education Empowerment Regulation Agency (HEERA) .

UGC, AICTE To Be Replaced By One Higher Education Regulator
  • This idea was suggested before long time but decision in this regard is taken March at educational meeting which was chaired by Prime Minister.
  • But this decision is not implicated quickly because modification of existing rules may take time and it will be considered as interim reform measure.
  • Human Resource Development Ministry and government think-tank Niti Aayog will jointly work on new law of HEERA, Amitabh Kant CEO of Niti Aayog and higher education secretary KK Sharma are member՚s committee.
  • HEERA will be the cleanest and most sweeping improvement for the country which will reduce all current overlaps in jurisdiction and inappropriate regulatory provisions.
  • This decision will eliminate the current scenario of separation of education system in two parts as technical and non-technical and introduce single regulator.
  • The HEERA will be short and clean and will delineate minimum standards focused on outcomes.

Examrace Team at Aug 21, 2021