Governor Rajendra’s decision to file a law on private universities in Kerala (establishment and regulation), 2025, the President, how ambitious pressure on private universities in Kerala was postponed.
The decision that captured the government out of sight threw the uncertainty of the commencement of private universities by the next academic year. There is also a risk that in the last year of its term of office, it will stop the main reform initiative of the left democratic queue (LDF).
The government, which remains “helpless” about the objections, if they exist, which required the President’s consideration, claimed that this step could be part of a wider pattern focused on the weakening of Keraly’s university sector.
Carefully elaborated
The official sources insist that the bill has been carefully elaborated to be in accordance with the University grant Commission (UGC). Legislation also underwent significant revisions before the assembly was approved. Although this initially included provisions for universities for the operation of multiple campuses, according to an account handed over, private universities can act as uniform institutions and are banned from associated universities.
“The Government has also set out the provisions for” strong social controls “. The bill includes a number of guarantees to be ensured by its own capital and availability.
Such a provision was obviously intended to avoid potential legal challenges and ensure that private universities work in a socially responsive and transparent way. The provisions on the democratic rights of students, faculties and non -teaching employees were also incorporated into legislation, along with a two -stage compensation mechanism, sources added.
Institutions in other states
The LDF government framed the reform as necessary to stop the growing exodus of students from Kerala to other countries and abroad. In particular, the opening of private universities in the state could adversely affect many institutions elsewhere that generally admit kerite students in a large number.
“Any attempt to try Torpeda Keraly naturally raises questions about who is beneficial,” the official said.
LDF is considering the assembly of a political campaign that emphasizes what it sees as an unfounded blockade of socially inclusive and prospective policy.
Published – 7 September 2025 17:35
