This refers to the report “Now, Navaratna varsities” (January 4). Of the three principles set out by the human resources development ministry – providing access to educational opportunities, reducing financial barriers and ensuring quality – the third one is difficult to achieve.
The ministry’s proposal is aimed at developing human and social capital that will enable India’s youth to work and compete globally. But the human and social capital (read faculty members) that would educate such a youth is not competent. Higher remuneration will also not do the trick. The only way to achieve this goal is to have a dedicated team of self-motivated faculty with an aim to uplift the youth. Regrettably, this is better said than achieved even in the long run.
K V Rao, Bangalore
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