Joint Parliamentary Committee Reviews Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill on Higher Education Reform

The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (VBSA) Bill, introduced to reform India's higher education regulatory framework, aims to replace bodies like the UGC, AICTE, and NCTE with a single umbrella commission. The 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee, chaired by D. Purandeswari, held its first meeting to review the Bill and gather inputs from stakeholders. While the government highlights alignment with the National Education Policy 2020 and inter-ministerial consultations, some opposition members expressed concerns about centralization affecting the federal structure.