Association of Indian Universities (AIU) president Thiruvasagam said the curbs imposed on universities for running open and distance learning (ODL) courses must go for increasing the gross enrollment ratio (GER) by 2035. Only Category 1 and Category 2 universities are allowed to offer ODL courses but the GER growth would be possible if all the universities are granted approva. In view of the restrictions, the universities are running short of funds.
In his presidential address at the valedictory of 96 th annual meet and the National Vice-Chancellors’ Conference held at the University of Mysore on Friday, he said the universities are in need of funds for effective implementation of the National Education Policy, 2020.
