New UGC Guidelines to Address Caste-Based Discrimination Will Not Be Misused, Assures Govt – The Indian Awaaz

New UGC guidelines to address caste-based discrimination will not be misused, assures Govt – The Indian Awaaz

Last Updated on January 28, 2026 1:25 am by INDIAN AWAAZ The Government has assured that the new University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines are to address caste-based discrimination on campuses, and it will not be misused. Talking to the media, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today said that it is the responsibility of the Centre, State governments and UGC to ensure no misuse of the law in the name of discrimination. The Minister said t…

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