UGC Streamlines the forms and processes for reducing compliance burden in Higher Education Sector

The Ministry of Education through circular dated 18 August, 2021 has Streamlined the forms and processes for reducing compliance burden in Higher Education Sector. Reforms shall be introduced in following directions:

1. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) should initiate new reforms for simplification of methods in administration and finance
2. Centralized database or a central repository/portal for pooling of data regarding HEIs
3. Streamlined automated system for accounting reforms in HEIs
4. Autonomy within the Institutions
5. Accessibility to internet facilities in rural areas