The government has taken significant measures to increase gateways to education for the youth by giving a boost to building Universities, IITs, IIMs, and similar institutions across the country. The number of universities in the nation has witnessed a significant rise in the last 9 years, up from 723 in 2014 to 1,113 in 2023. Furthermore, 5,298 colleges have been built in the last 9 years (up from 38,498 in 2014 to 43,796 in 2023), which has led to increased access to education for students across the country. It is noteworthy that 43% universities and 61.4% colleges are located in Rural Areas. Moreover, the government has also expanded the number of IITs and IIMs across the country. With 7 IITs and 7 IIMs built in the last 9 years, the government has ensured enhanced opportunities for students to pursue higher education.

Overall, the progressive institutional structure has played a vital role in the development of India's education system. Their focus on high-quality education, research and innovation has helped to position India as a global player in various fields.

Source:

• https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=1894517
• https://www.education.gov.in/sites/upload_files/mhrd/files/statistics-new/AISHE2014-15.pdf

 

 

 

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