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Andhra Pradesh passes Private Universities Bill

Andhra Pradesh passes Private Universities Bill
Written by Gaurav Jeyaraman
Dec 22, 2015, 12:10 pm 3 min read
Andhra Pradesh passes Private Universities Bill
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The Andhra Pradesh Assembly passed the Private Universities Bill on Monday, seeking the establishment and regulation of private educational institutions in the state. Minister for Human Resource Development Ganta Srinivasa Rao said that an expert committee has been proposed to look into regulation of the private varsities. The state government will now approach Indian and foreign private universities, to set-up campuses and research facilities.

Legislation
Why now?

Under the UGC Rules 2010, each state must have a defined mechanism for the evolution of private university proposals, and finally pass an Act for each university. AP attempted to pass a similar bill before the 2014 bifurcation, however despite several proposals, no progress was made. The bill was finally tabled in the state assembly in August 2014 for discussion.

Information
States and the Private Universities Act

Over 124 private universities have been set up in various states in India in accordance with UGC regulations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Jharkhand have not allowed private universities yet.

Opposition
What are the arguments against the bill?

Opposition party members alleged that the bill would pave way for the commercialization of education. Many legislators vowed to block the bill, stating that privatization would put education beyond the reach of poorer students and reduce enrolment in higher education. Experts argue that the government is shirking its responsibilities by privatizing education and that resources must be utilized to strengthen the existing educational framework.

Support
Who supports the bill?

Ruling party legislators, including Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu have supported the implementation of the bill. They stated that private educational institutes would improve the overall quality of education in the state and would be free of the bureaucratic hassles of state run institutes. They added that the fees of meritorious poor students seeking admission in these institutes, would be borne by the state.

17 Dec 2015
AP determined to pass Private Universities Bill

The Andhra Pradesh state Cabinet approved the draft bill for Private Universities Act, despite severe opposition from students and opposition party members. Finance Minister Yanamala Ramkrishnudu said that 20 institutions from India and at least 15 international universities would be asked to set up campuses and research facilities in AP. Besides improving education, the institutes will also generate significant revenues for the state.

22 Dec 2015
Students unions oppose Private Universities bill

Members of the NSUI and the Left backed SFI, AISF and PDSU staged a protest at the AP Assembly premises, against the state government's move to introduce the Private Universities Bill. The students raised slogans against the state government and burnt copies of G.O. 30, which facilitates to introduce the Private Universities Bill. Police were able to disperse the protesting students and restore order.

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