Letter to BS: The challenges of higher education system in India

It is necessary to reflect on the nature of education that over a period of time has been diluted in general

With reference to the article “The challenges of higher education” (July 30), I would like to state that to improve the quality of higher education across universities and colleges, as the author, Harsh V Pant, correctly points out, emphasis should be on teaching and research. It is also necessary to reflect on the nature of education that over a period of time has been diluted in general. The need of the hour is to make it as tough as possible. 

Time spent by the students in classrooms should not be less than six hours a day. Teaching in the classrooms should