Can the infusion of foreign educational institutions be a transformative step in enhancing the global competitiveness of higher education in India and addressing the prevailing quality challenges? Justify.

Ensuring global competitiveness of higher education: (1) Good practices can be emulated (2) Ensure entry of funds into Indian education system (3) Bring in diverse set of courses: Ex - Howard's courses on Machine learning, AI, IoT etc. (4) Grasp the changing times: Ex - Credit system to study courses from both Medical and Engineering. (5) Bridge the divide between theory and practical

Issues with these: (1) Might create greater divides. Rich would be able to send their kids, poor won't be able to. (2) Lack of clarity on content - might lead to anti-India subjects. (3) IP rights issue - win will gain in case of an innovation. (4) Issue with access - whether there be urban oriented or cater to rural areas as well. Way forward → full good teachers from these institutes as 'guest lectures' - 'Institute of eminence' will help bridge the gap - Involve SWAYAM scheme to get good online lectures We need to ensure Gandhi's Talisman of Nat Talim and learning by doing while introducing measures in education.

— MEDHA ANAND · AIR 13