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FINANCING OF HIGHER EDUCATION: A CRITICAL REVIEW OF GOVERNMENT’S POLICY AND PERFORMANCE

Pandhari Prasanna, Nagoor B H

Volume: 4 Issue: 3 2014

Abstract:

This paper critically reviews the government's policy and performance in financing higher education in India. It explores the historical context and the evolution of policies from the National Education Policies of 1968 and 1986 to contemporary reforms. The analysis focuses on the government's role in funding higher education, highlighting the shift from public to mixed and private financing. Emerging trends such as increased private participation, public-private partnerships, and policy recommendations from various committees are discussed. The paper also examines the implications of these trends on the quality and accessibility of higher education. Despite efforts to mobilize non-governmental resources, the policy landscape remains inconclusive, necessitating a clear and coherent strategy for sustainable financing in higher education.

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