The Times of India

'Spend metric is useless if it doesnt improve quality': Higher education budget hike post sparks debate amid govts 12-year celebrations

The Ministry of Educations post highlighting an 11.28% rise in higher education funding for FY 202627 under the Centres 12 Years of Governance campaign sparked mixed reactions on X. While the government showcased increased allocations for IITs, IIMs, and NITs, users questioned its impact on quality, inflation-adjusted growth, and job creation. Critics argued that funding alone is insufficient without reforms, while others called for broader focus on state universities and improved education outcomes.