(a) whether the Government is aware that the distribution of Government funds is a major
hindrance to the education system;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the steps are being taken by the Government to improve the distribution of Government funds
for the education system in the country?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(DR. MAHENDRA NATH PANDEY)
(a) to (c): The Government is committed to increasing access to quality education to all sections of
the society and provide adequate funds to realize these goals. In this context, it is stated that ‘Some
Inputs for the Draft National Education Policy (NEP), 2016’ has been formulated, wherein it has
been reiterated that the Government will take steps for reaching the long pending goal of raising
the investment in education sector to at least 6% of GDP as a priority.
Further, it states that norm-based funding with incentives for activities that promote
excellence in public-funded higher education institutions will be introduced. All public-funded
institutions will prepare perspective plans with specific milestones and timelines so as to ensure
autonomy with financial and administrative accountability.
Suggestions on ‘Some Inputs for the Draft National Education Policy (NEP), 2016’ have
been invited from the relevant Ministries of the Government of India, all States and UTs, Hon’ble
MPs and all stakeholders by 16th August, 2016.
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