New UGC Equity Regulations Spark Nationwide Debate; Govt Assures No Misuse
The Union government has firmly defended the newly notified UGC Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026, stating that the rules will neither be discriminatory nor open to misuse—despite growing protests, political resignations, and a legal challenge in the Supreme Court. The regulations, aimed at strengthening safeguards against caste-based discrimination in higher education, have triggered intense debate across
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