HRD Ministry asked to increase student intake in IITs, IIMs

Noting that the intake capacity of most of country's old institutions remains "stagnant", a Parliamentary panel has suggested expansion of IITs and IIMs and increase the number of seats there.
In its 274th report, the Parliamentary Standing committee on HRD Ministry said the expansion of IITs and IIMs is very important for the development of these institutions. The committee hopes that IITs and IIMs will enhance the seats as well as expand the faculty on periodical basis and accommodate more students."
The committee also asked the HRD ministry to set up new institutions immediately and also ensure that delay does not adversely affect the teaching, research and other facilities at these institutions.

In the report, the committee has said that there seems to be a lack of transparency in regulatory bodies like UGC, AICTE, NAAC and NAB.
Complaints related to these regulatory bodies should not just be monitored but action also taken to address them.
The ministry should soon bring a Distance Education Council of India (DECI) Bill, the panel said.
It also expressed concern over shortage of faculty while also seeking measures to attract the best talent.