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RSS flags UGC equity rules as skewed, demands government intervention
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has raised concerns about the University Grants Commission's 2026 equity regulations, arguing they lack balance. The organisation has already flagged the issue with authorities, who have acknowledged the feedback.
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The RSS has criticised the University Grants Commission's proposed equity regulations for 2026, describing them as "unbalanced" and calling on the central government to ensure fair implementation. According to RSS leader Sunil Ambekar, the organisation has already submitted its concerns to the relevant authorities regarding the regulatory framework.
Ambekar stated that both the government and the UGC have taken cognisance of the feedback provided by the RSS on the matter. The organisation's concerns centre on perceived imbalances in the regulations, though specific details of the contentious provisions were not immediately outlined.
The RSS, which wields significant ideological influence in policy circles, has positioned itself as a watchdog on educational policy matters. The intervention reflects broader concerns within certain quarters about the direction of higher education governance and equity measures in Indian universities.
The UGC's 2026 equity regulations are expected to address representation and access issues across India's higher education institutions. With feedback from various stakeholders now being formally acknowledged, the government and UGC may face pressure to revisit certain provisions before finalising the rules.
The matter underscores ongoing debates about balancing equity objectives with other institutional considerations in India's higher education system. Further clarifications from the government and UGC on the specific amendments, if any, are awaited.