Kerala Vows to Protect University Autonomy and Resist Education Communalisation
Kerala’s Higher Education Minister Roji M. John has announced that the state will strictly oppose any attempts to communalize the education sector while maintaining the independence of universities. The Minister confirmed that the Higher Education Department is set to conduct a thorough review of the newly implemented Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP). This assessment aims to identify and rectify practical challenges faced by students and academic institutions since the program's inception. The government intends to introduce necessary reforms to ensure the curriculum serves the best interests of the student body while safeguarding secular academic values.
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Eminent Figures from India and Pakistan Urge Revival of Official Peace Dialogue
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