Govt Buys Time on UGC Equity Norms
The government has not yet decided whether to withdraw or keep the UGC rules on equity. It is considering setting up a panel to review the equity norms.
Context
Context: The University Grants Commission (UGC) is the national body that sets standards for universities in India. Its equity rules aim to protect students from caste-based discrimination on campus, and they have drawn debate.
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