There are numerous institutions of proven track record which are unable to grow independently the way they want to because of lack of autonomy. With the notification of new UGC norms, such institutions will get the opportunity to excel themselves and take higher education in India to newer heights, said Mr Banerjee.
The removal of stipulation of minimum land requirement for setting up a university and the removal of cap on setting up off-campuses were both extremely progressive steps which will go a long way in opening up of the sector and attracting more players to offer high quality higher education in India, he said.
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