On this India Today special report, the focus is on the controversial University Grants Commission (UGC) Equity Regulations 2026. Former Secretary to the Government of India, R. Subramanyam, highlights that while the regulations arise from a genuine requirement based on Supreme Court observations, they risk losing focus by expanding the definition of marginalized groups to include nearly 92% of the student population. He stated, ‘This particular regulation unfortunately runs counter to the NEP spirit and so it must be re-looked into.’ The discussion features J.S. Rajput, former Director of NCERT, who warns against the centralization of authority and the potential for increased social distrust on campuses. Dalit rights activist Riya Singh and student representatives from JNU and Swarna Army also weigh in on the inclusion of OBC and EWS categories, the role of police in campus grievances, and the potential for false complaints. The programme explores whether these new guidelines promote genuine equity or deepen existing caste divisions in Indian higher education.
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