Economic Survey 2025-2026 highlights ITIs’ subpar infrastructure; says degree recognition can enhance vocational training prestige; calls for merging NAPS, NATS
MoSPI couldn’t cite single instance where ISI Kolkata Society obstructed growth, say teachers; faculty question rush to replace structure with IIT-like model, point at IISc Bangalore
Opponents say UGC Promotion of Equity Regulations unclear on definition, don’t punish false complaints; claim on external oversight despite 2 civil society members
Proposed policy will let students exit one NIT, enter another; NIT Karnataka Surathkal, NIT Trichy, NIT Calicut, NIT Rourkela picked for research parks