TN already surpassed targets set in NEP: CM

Tamil Nadu has already surpassed higher education targets set under the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, to be met by 2030, chief minister MK Stalin said on Wednesday in his first meeting with vice-chancellors (VCs) and registrars of state-run universities since the state notified 10 bills, predominantly related to university appointments.

- Divya Chandrababu

CHENNAI:

The meeting comes days after the landmark verdict on April 8 in which the Supreme Court declared governor RN Ravi's inaction on state bills "illegal" and laid down unprecedented timelines to curb gubernatorial overreach. On Saturday, the state government notified 10 bills as law, seven of which transfer power from the governor to the state government for appointing and dismissing vice-chancellors at state-run universities.

The Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) in higher education in the state stands at 51.3%, nearly double the national average, Stalin said at the meeting. "Despite not adopting the National Education Policy (NEP), the state has already surpassed the GER target of 50% set for 2030, through its Dravidian model," he said. "This gathering is the starting point for creating a future roadmap for our universities. Subsequent consultations will involve leading national education experts and higher education advisors."