Question : POLICY FRAMEWORK FOR FORMS IN EDUCATION

(a) the details of initiatives taken by the Government on the report named `A policy Framework for norms in education` by Ambani-Birla group;

(b) whether any action has been taken on the privatization of higher education and the enactment of `Private Universities Act`;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the details of implementation of education development scheme?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (PROF. RITA VERMA)

(a) to (d): The relevant recommendations contained in the report have been considered and taken note of. Some institutions in the Private Sector, with proven excellence, have been given Deemed University status, under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.