Urgent Call for Innovation in Higher Education by Former Indian Planning Commission Member
‘Innovation in higher education is required urgently’
The Hindu
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B.L. Mungekar, a former member of India's Planning Commission, emphasized the urgent need for innovation in higher education during his speech at the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar School of Economics convocation in Bengaluru. He called for coordinated efforts across policy, finance, and industry to implement necessary reforms.
- 01B.L. Mungekar stressed the urgency of innovation in higher education.
- 02He highlighted that reform cannot rely solely on speeches or isolated projects.
- 03A coordinated action framework is essential for effective change.
- 04Key areas for alignment include policy, finance, and industry engagement.
- 05The long-term consequences of inaction could be significant.
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During the second annual convocation of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar School of Economics (BASE) University in Bengaluru, B.L. Mungekar, a former member of the Planning Commission of India, articulated the urgent need for innovation in higher education. He stated that this innovation is not a distant goal but an immediate necessity that carries long-term implications. Mungekar argued that reforms in higher education must extend beyond inspirational speeches and isolated initiatives. Instead, a comprehensive and coordinated action framework is required, aligning policy, finance, institutional leadership, faculty incentives, industry engagement, and social expectations. He emphasized that without such alignment, the potential for meaningful change in higher education will remain limited.
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The call for innovation in higher education could lead to improved educational outcomes and better alignment with industry needs, benefiting students and the workforce.
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