Karnataka CM writes to PM Modi, calls for putting UGC draft regulations on hold
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka CM writes to PM Modi, calls for putting UGC draft regulations on hold

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday to put the draft UGC regulations on hold and initiate broad-based consultations with states, academicians, and other stakeholders, asserting that it was essential to uphold the principles of cooperative federalism. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah wrote to the prime minister on the UGC's draft regulations and noted that states and leaders from across the country have come together to oppose these "anti-federal and anti-democratic regulations". In his letter to Modi, Siddaramaiah said the current draft regulations propose removing the state government's role in the selection of vice-chancellors and framing provisions that undermine the autonomy of universities established by state legislatures. "I write to express my deep concerns regarding the Draft Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment and Promotion of Teachers and Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures for Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education, 2025, issued under the UGC Act, 1956," the Karnataka chief minister said.

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Non-BJP-ruled States in South India oppose UGC’s proposed guidelines
1 month, 1 week ago

Non-BJP-ruled States in South India oppose UGC’s proposed guidelines

The Hindu  

The governments of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Telangana reaffirmed their opposition to the University Grants Commission Regulations, 2025, at a convention held in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who inaugurated the event, warned that the proposed guidelines could undermine India’s federal structure by diminishing the role of State governments in higher education. Telangana Deputy Chief Minister …

TN minister Chezhiaan slams UGC draft at Bangaluru conclave
1 month, 3 weeks ago

TN minister Chezhiaan slams UGC draft at Bangaluru conclave

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Expressing strong concerns about the draft guidelines released by the University Grants Commission recently regarding the appointment of vice-chancellors and governance of higher education institutions, state higher education minister Govi Chezhiaan on Wednesday said that the proposed rules can erode the state autonomy in the coming years. Speaking at a national-level conclave organised in Bengaluru that saw participation of …

New UGC regulations contradict NEP, says Karnataka home minister
1 month, 3 weeks ago

New UGC regulations contradict NEP, says Karnataka home minister

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The University Grants Commission’s growing influence over education policies, from primary to higher education, is a cause for concern. Many of the proposals from the National Education Policy 2020, which aimed to strengthen regional languages and cultures, have now been contradicted by the new UGC draft regulations, Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara said. He was speaking at the Higher …

Karnataka ministers call for review of UGC draft regulations over regional autonomy concerns
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka ministers call for review of UGC draft regulations over regional autonomy concerns

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The University Grants Commission’s growing influence over education policies, from primary to higher education, is a cause for concern. Many of the proposals from the National Education Policy 2020, which aimed to strengthen regional languages and cultures, have now been contradicted by the new UGC draft regulations, Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara said. He was speaking at the Higher …

Oppose UGC draft, Tamil Nadu CM Stalin appeals to other states
2 months, 1 week ago

Oppose UGC draft, Tamil Nadu CM Stalin appeals to other states

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: In a bid to unite the voices against two controversial draft regulations released recently by the University Grants Commission, Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday wrote a letter to the CMs of all opposition-ruled states, urging them to pass a resolution in their respective Assemblies against the regulations. Citing the resolution recently passed by the Tamil Nadu Assembly …

UGC should engage in dialogue with state govts before proposing changes to regulations: Minister M C Sudhakar
2 months, 2 weeks ago

UGC should engage in dialogue with state govts before proposing changes to regulations: Minister M C Sudhakar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Minister M C Sudhakar has written to Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan expressing his opposition to the recently published draft UGC Regulations, 2025. In a letter dated January 13, Karnataka Minister for Higher Education Sudhakar said the state strongly opposes certain provisions related to the appointment of Vice-Chancellors, which he said, strike at the root of the higher …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, seeks urgent clearances for Mekedatu, Kalasa Banduri projects
4 months ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, seeks urgent clearances for Mekedatu, Kalasa Banduri projects

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting rectification in short term farm loan limit, ₹10,000 crore in financial support and urgent clearances for the Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir and Kalasa Banduri projects. The chief minister highlighted that NABARD has drastically cut the Short Term Agricultural Credit Limit for Karnataka from ₹5,600 crore in 2023-24 to just …

Karnataka government 'unnecessarily quarrelling' with Centre: HD Kumaraswamy
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka government 'unnecessarily quarrelling' with Centre: HD Kumaraswamy

India Today  

Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy has accused the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in Karnataka of "unnecessarily quarrelling" with the Centre and said that it won't help. Noting that there are several issues concerning the state and his top priority remains Karnataka, Kumaraswamy, however, said that he is not a "selfish man", as he pointed out that, as …

CM Siddaramaiah submits letter to PM over key demands and priorities of Karnataka
9 months ago

CM Siddaramaiah submits letter to PM over key demands and priorities of Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

After meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi where key issues concerning Karnataka's development and progress were discussed, Karnataka Chief Minister K Siddaramaiah on Saturday submitted a detailed letter to Prime Minister Modi highlighting key demands and priorities for Karnataka's development. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on Saturday. The …

‘Hope Karnataka will receive its due share’: CM Siddaramaiah congratulates PM Modi
9 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Hope Karnataka will receive its due share’: CM Siddaramaiah congratulates PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his third term and further said that the people of Karnataka are hoping to receive its due share and support during the new term. Meanwhile, Narendra Modi took oath as Prime Minister of India for his third successive term on Sunday at an impressive ceremony at the Rashtrapati …

CM terms PM a 'threat to federal system'
1 year, 1 month ago

CM terms PM a 'threat to federal system'

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'is a threat to the federal structure' and charged Modi of having changed his stance over tax devolution from a former Gujarat Chief Minister now being the Prime Minister. Participating in a discussion on the Governor’s speech in the Legislative Council, Siddaramaiah recalled some of the statements made …

'Direct Education Ministry to withdraw memorandum, consult state govts': Mamata writes to PM Modi
4 years, 1 month ago

'Direct Education Ministry to withdraw memorandum, consult state govts': Mamata writes to PM Modi

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi against "centralisation" of the higher education system in the country. Referring to a memorandum issued by the Ministry of Education on January 15, 2021, Mamata said the revised guidelines have put several restrictions in respect of holding online/virtual international conferences/seminars/training even for state-aided universities. Reasonable regulations …

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