💨 Abstract

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released revised draft guidelines to promote equity in higher education, focusing on Equal Opportunity Centres, mandatory undertakings from students and faculty, and stricter penalties for non-compliance. The guidelines aim to address caste-based discrimination and suicides in higher education. Key components include an equity committee, equity helpline, equity squads, and equity ambassadors.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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