TRIBAL UNIVERSITY – EDUCATION

News: Central Universities (Amendment) Bill 2023

 

What's in the news?

       The Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2023 is a piece of legislation that seeks to amend the Central Universities Act, 2009.

 

Aim:

       To establish a new Central Tribal University in Telangana.

 

About:

       The Central Tribal University will be named 'Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University.’

 

Primary objective:

       To provide avenues for higher education.

       Research facilities, particularly catering to the tribal population of India.

 

Significance:

       University will cater to the regional aspirations for years to come and promote higher education and research among tribal communities, including in subjects such as tribal art, culture and customs, and technology.

       Will strive to remove regional imbalances.