Code of conduct for central universities soon: Sibal

Updated on: Tuesday, January 04, 2011

Human Resource and Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal, speaking at the inaugural session of the 98th Indian Science Congress, said that the central government is planning to introduce a code of conduct for central universities to bring about transparency and autonomy with accountability through self-regulation. He also said that the ministry recognises that universities have their own culture, nuances and sensitivities and they also need to be cautious while offering their facilities for commercial use.

"But we now need to make a beginning. We plan to introduce a code of conduct initially to be adopted by the central universities, and later perhaps by state universities and others, to facilitate flexibility and autonomy in the university system," said Sibal.

"It envisages a set of standards of accountable behaviour, both at the individual and institutional level that can foster competence and excellence in the university system with the minimum of internal and/ or external interference," he added.

Sibal also said the HRD ministry is planning to set up a National Commission for Higher Education and Research (NCHER) to regulate higher education.

Code of conduct for central universities soon: Sibal

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