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00:00And disappointing to observe that the union government and the UGC are adopting an approach aimed at
00:10destabilizing these institutions under the state government.
00:16A prime example of this is the latest UGC revolutions which threaten the autonomy of state universities.
00:28State universities function according to acts formulated by elected legislative assemblies
00:34and the creation of such regulations undermines this autonomy.
00:40The union government and the UGC should refrain from such actions and respect the autonomy of universities
00:49and the rights of state governments in matters concerning education.
00:59We have no opposition to establishing minimum qualifications for teacher appointments for similar matters
01:07and we fully adhere to such regulations.
01:11However, the UGC overstepping its boundaries in this way is unacceptable.
01:19Most of the universities are funded by state resources with minimal central contributions.
01:27By pursuing such actions, the UGC and the union government fail to recognize that
01:34these efforts could lead to the collapse of a publicly funded higher education system
01:41that is efficient, ultimately paving the way for more private educational institutions.
01:47Already, numerous private universities operate across the country,
01:53many of which do not even adhere to UGC regulations.
01:59If these attempts continue, they will not only harm public universities
02:05but also undermine the very integrity of the UGC itself.
02:10Kerala is committed to transforming itself into a people-centric knowledge society,
02:18employing a dual strategy to achieve this goal.
02:23On one hand, the focus is on enhancing the employability of individuals
02:30by improving their skills and knowledge, with curriculum modifications made to support these objectives.
02:40This conglomerate seeks to further strengthen these efforts.
02:45On the other hand, equal emphasis is placed on knowledge of creation,
02:51with a focus on advancing research and innovation.
02:57Strong society-connected knowledge can only be built through robust research,
03:08and this area must be further developed.
03:13Therefore, this conglomerate is crucial in contributing to and reinforcing
03:20both these aspects of skill enhancement and research-driven knowledge creation.
03:27Our goal is to make quality higher education accessible to everyone,
03:34and inclusive for learners with different learning challenges and needs.
03:40Kerala's higher education sector is being transformed to meet local needs and global demands.
03:48We will welcome learners and educators who are ready to work cooperatively on local and global issues.
03:57Building a critical mass of international students and faculty for higher education,
04:06translational research and collaborative knowledge production is key in this effort.
04:12We will mobilize and motivate learners and educators to work with us
04:20for strengthening innovative teaching and learning.
04:24By attracting both national and international students,
04:28we will be promoting greater diversity in Kerala's campuses.
04:34A pre-conglomerate session on study in Kerala has already been held,
04:40and the next step is to develop a comprehensive strategy
04:44to attract students from across the globe to study in Kerala.
04:49Let me assure you that they will have access to the best courses and facilities here.
04:57Kerala is a rare landscape of education.