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political interference result in a biased employment system and most of the
students do not get proper job opportunities for years after completion of
higher education. Hence, they prefer to start working somewhere rather than
investing time and money in higher education.

Important Government Schemes and Initiatives

Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)

In 2013, the government launched a centrally sponsored scheme — RUSA —
which works on providing steady and continuous funding to higher education

institutions at the state level.

National Research Professorship (NRP)

Since 1949, the Indian government has been providing fellowships to honour
research scholars and professors for their contributions in the field of
education.

Establishment of New Central Universities

On 15 January 2009, the government passed the Central Universities Act

2009. 16 Central universities were established and now every state except
Goa has at least one central university. Jammu and Kashmir have two central
universities in each division of Jammu and Kashmir.

Indira Gandhi National Tribal University

The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU) commenced its

academic sessions from 2008. IGNTU is situated in Amarkantak, Madhya
Pradesh.

National Academic Depository (NAD)

NAD is an online platform which is open 24/7 for the whole year. It is the
home of various academic marksheets, certificates, degrees and diplomas.
These certificates are valid and accepted nationwide.

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