NITI Aayog calls for greater financial autonomy to states universities for enhancing quality higher education

NITI Aayog urges increased financial and administrative autonomy for states and state public universities, higher education funding, and a dedicated infrastructure finance agency. Recommendations include raising education budget to 6% of GDP, fee autonomy pilot programs, a National Research Policy, and integrating employability-focused modules in curricula to improve quality, governance, and employability in higher education.