Public universities deserve a new lease of life
The goal of higher education should not be limited to the factory-like production of docile citizens
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The goal of higher education should not be limited to the factory-like production of docile citizens
An institution that should be investing in academic excellence is, instead, struggling to meet its routine financial obligations.
Universities seldom decline overnight; they weaken quietly
HILL VIEW: Established under the Himachal Pradesh University Act, 1970, the HPU has been far more than a centre of higher learning
Public universities face financial strain, relying on underpaid, temporary faculty due to inadequate funding. This impacts research, student mentoring, and academic environment, exacerbated by political influence and narrow recruitment practices. The focus on buildings and regulations masks a weakening intellectual core.