Karnataka Government has released a Vision 2020 document on Higher Education in the state. Governor H R Bharadwaj released the document in Bangalore today. It envisages setting up of a High Power Committee to review the Vision and work out strategies to adopt its recommendations. The document aims at achieving forward looking higher education system for the state, which could act as an Indian model for excellence in higher education.
Speaking after unveiling the document, the Governor asked the Vice Chancellors and educational experts to strive for improving the falling standards of Higher education. He asked the Government to appoint proper people at the helm of affairs in the Universities. The Governor pointed out that an atmosphere should be created, so as to stop migration of our students to abroad and also attract foreign students to the country. The Minister for Higher Education, C T Ravi was present on this occasion.