Kollam: The Centre is planning to give autonomy to "good" universities and make them 'innovation hubs' while impose heavy regulation on "non-performing" institutes, Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar said today.
"Universities that encourage innovation would be given support by the Centre. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aim is to have innovation hubs across the country," he said in Kollam.
"We will support good universities by giving autonomy and reduce regulation, while universities that are not performing well would be heavily regulated. The government would, however, extend support to upgrade those," Mr Javadekar said.
He was speaking after launching 'OceanNet', developed by Amrita University, that enables connectivity to fishermen in the sea. It was inaugurated on the eve of the 63th birthday celebrations of spiritual leader Mata Amritanandamayi at Amirtapuri near Kollam.
Asserting that the country can make progress only through innovation, Mr Javadekar said the Centre could come up with plans of partnerships between universities and industries to encourage innovations.
Praising 'OceanNet', the Union HRD minister said, "It is my duty and responsibility to support this type of ventures."
The communication system would provide a permanent solution to several issues faced by fishermen at sea. It would also help them and the Coast Guard to thwart any attempt by terrorist to sneak into the country through sea, he said.
Highlighting the need to improve quality of education, Mr Javadekar sought co-operation of all for the purpose, saying, "Education has no political agenda. It is a national agenda and not that of Left or Right."
"Universities that encourage innovation would be given support by the Centre. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aim is to have innovation hubs across the country," he said in Kollam.
"We will support good universities by giving autonomy and reduce regulation, while universities that are not performing well would be heavily regulated. The government would, however, extend support to upgrade those," Mr Javadekar said.
Asserting that the country can make progress only through innovation, Mr Javadekar said the Centre could come up with plans of partnerships between universities and industries to encourage innovations.
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The communication system would provide a permanent solution to several issues faced by fishermen at sea. It would also help them and the Coast Guard to thwart any attempt by terrorist to sneak into the country through sea, he said.
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