Sixty Years of The University Grants Commission Establishment, Growth and Evolution

Abstract

From Foreword: Sixty years in the life of an institution is a significant landmark. Over the years, since the UGC Act, 1956 was passed by the Parliament, the UGC has grown and evolved in the midst of emerging concerns crucial to the future of Indian higher education. During this period, the UGC has been increasingly noticed both for its good work and achievements and also its limitations to achieve the maximum in addressing the concerns of higher education. Expression of its limitation is actually a pointer to the high expectations of the leadership role expected of the UGC in shaping Indian higher education in the context of national development.