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Delhi Cabinet clears Private University Bill: What is it all about and what are its key features?

The Delhi Cabinet on Friday approved the Private University Bill and Education Minister Ashish Sood said under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi Cabinet approved the Delhi Private University Bill, paving the way for the establishment of private universities in the capital. He said that the for years, it has been observed that students from Delhi travel to other parts of the country or abroad for quality higher education, incurring significant expenses. Our aim is to ensure that this need for quality education is met within Delhi itself, providing students with better opportunities right here in their own city, he said.