CM defends Private University Bill at party meet
1 month, 2 weeks ago

CM defends Private University Bill at party meet

The Hindu  

Brushing aside criticisms against the proposed Private University Bill, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan assured that the legislation would promote social justice in its implementation. Speaking at the valedictory session of the CPI Thrissur District Conference in Kunnamkulam on Tuesday, he stressed that the bill aims to bring positive changes to Kerala’s higher education sector. Listing the advancements made in the State’s education system, Mr. Vijayan shared that when the LDF took power in 2016, none of Kerala’s universities were ranked in the top 100. Kerala also boasts India’s first digital university, and four science parks are being established in the State, all as a result of government interventions in the education sector.

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Kerala Assembly passes bill allowing private universities in state, amid debate
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Kerala Assembly passes bill allowing private universities in state, amid debate

India Today  

The Kerala Legislative Assembly, in what is being seen as a landmark yet contentious move, passed the Kerala State Private Universities Bill, 2025, paving the way for private universities in the state. Opposition Leader VD Satheesan expressed deep concerns about the impact of private universities on Kerala’s existing public universities and colleges. GOVERNMENT DEFENDS BILL Higher Education Minister R Bindu, …

Kerala Assembly passes Private Universities Bill, scripts a milestone in State’s educational landscape
5 days ago

Kerala Assembly passes Private Universities Bill, scripts a milestone in State’s educational landscape

The Hindu  

In a historic move that is set to reshape Kerala’s education landscape, the Kerala Assembly passed the Kerala State Private Universities Bill, 2025, on Tuesday. He emphasised that the higher education scenario in Kerala is not the same as it was a decade ago when the concept of private universities was first introduced. Referring to concerns about competition, she explained …

Kerala Private Universities Bill 2025: CPM’s shift on education privatization with social regulations
1 week, 5 days ago

Kerala Private Universities Bill 2025: CPM’s shift on education privatization with social regulations

The Hindu  

The Kerala State Private Universities Bill, 2025, has created much debate and discussion in the State since it appears to be a significant policy shift for the CPM-led LDF government. Private universities will have the same rights and powers as public universities but won’t receive financial support from the State government. In an exclusive interview to The Hindu, Kerala’s Higher …

Governor’s intervention sought against University Laws Amendment Bill
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Governor’s intervention sought against University Laws Amendment Bill

The Hindu  

The Save University Campaign Committee has complained to the Governor against the proposed amendments to the University Laws that were tabled in the Assembly on Monday. Against private varsities Meanwhile, pro-Congress university employees and college teachers, led by the Federation of University Employees Organisations, and Kerala Private College Teachers Association, staged a protest march to the Assembly against the Private …

Kerala University Laws (Amendment), Private Universities Bills spark heated debate
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Kerala University Laws (Amendment), Private Universities Bills spark heated debate

The Hindu  

The Kerala State Private Universities Bill, 2025 and Kerala University Laws Bill, 2025, were referred to the Subject Committee by the Assembly on Monday, following discussions that lasted nearly three hours. Mr. Satheesan also described the Kerala State Private Universities Bill, 2025, as highly opaque and called for it to be referred to the Select Committee for more comprehensive discussions. …

CM Pinarayi Vijayan defends opening doors to private varsities, asserts social justice
1 month, 2 weeks ago

CM Pinarayi Vijayan defends opening doors to private varsities, asserts social justice

New Indian Express  

THRISSUR: At pains to defend the Private Universities Bill, criticised as “anti-Left” by even ally CPI, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday asserted that the move will be in line with the Kerala model of development, ensuring social justice. It’s to bring development to Kerala’s education sector,” Pinarayi said, addressing the public meeting to mark the conclusion of the three-day …

Higher Education Minister Bindu defends Cabinet approval for draft Bill on private universities
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Higher Education Minister Bindu defends Cabinet approval for draft Bill on private universities

The Hindu  

Higher Education Minister R. Bindu on Tuesday defended the Cabinet approval for the Kerala State Private Universities Draft Bill, 2025, by saying that it was a necessary move in accordance with changing times. Dr. Bindu, speaking to mediapersons in Thiruvananthapuram, said that it was a decision which the State could no longer avoid and that it was necessary for the …

Kerala Cabinet gives nod to draft bill for establishment of private universities in state
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kerala Cabinet gives nod to draft bill for establishment of private universities in state

Hindustan Times  

The Left government in Kerala on Monday approved a draft bill for the establishment and management of private universities in the state. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan chaired the state cabinet meet on Monday during which the Kerala State Private Universities Draft Bill, 2025 was approved. The state Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan approved the Kerala State …

Kerala Cabinet approves draft legislation to permit private universities
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kerala Cabinet approves draft legislation to permit private universities

The Hindu  

A special Cabinet meeting on Monday approved the draft legislation permitting private universities in Kerala. Committee will assess An expert committee, comprising a government-nominated academic as chairperson and featuring a government-nominated Vice-Chancellor, higher education secretary, a nominee of the State education council, a Planning Board nominee, and the District Collector of the area where the university is proposed, will assess …

Governor is trying to run a parallel government, says Pinarayi Vijayan
2 years, 4 months ago

Governor is trying to run a parallel government, says Pinarayi Vijayan

The Hindu  

Accusing Governor Arif Mohammed Khan of attempting to run a parallel government, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that repeated interventions in the State’s universities should be seen as part of a plan to bring them under the control of the Sangh Parivar and saffronise higher education. Mr. Vijayan was speaking after inaugurating the Left Democratic Front ‘s convention to “protect …

Pursuit of academic excellence
9 years, 6 months ago

Pursuit of academic excellence

The Hindu  

A unitary, non-affiliating, non-profit, privately Even though Kerala has shot ahead of other states in primary and secondary education, standards in higher education have slipped particularly in reference to quality, global standards, innovation, research orientation and interface with industry and society at large, the Committee’s final report seen by The Hindu Education Plus reads. The Committee’s report comes in the …

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