TRIBAL
UNIVERSITY – EDUCATION
News:
Central Universities
(Amendment) Bill 2023
What's
in the news?
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The Central Universities (Amendment) Bill,
2023 is a piece of legislation that seeks to amend the Central Universities
Act, 2009.
Aim:
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To establish a new Central Tribal
University in Telangana.
About:
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The Central Tribal University will be
named 'Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal
University.’
Primary
objective:
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To provide avenues for higher education.
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Research facilities, particularly catering
to the tribal population of India.
Significance:
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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.
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Will strive to remove regional imbalances.