Explainer: Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill aims to create single higher education regulator

A new bill, the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, has been introduced in Lok Sabha. It proposes a new overarching higher education commission. This commission will oversee three specialized councils. These councils will handle regulation, accreditation, and academic standards for universities and higher education institutions across India. The bill aims to streamline higher education governance.