Karnataka govt announces merger of 9 universities with their parent institutions, claims they’re not viable

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar informs the state assembly about plans to merge newly established universities with their parent institutions, citing their non-viability. He highlights staffing challenges at these universities and contrasts Congress’s approach to BJP’s division. While protests arise based on media reports, the final decision awaits the Cabinet’s review.

​Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar informs the state assembly about plans to merge newly established universities with their parent institutions, citing their non-viability. He highlights staffing challenges at these universities and contrasts Congress’s approach to BJP’s division. While protests arise based on media reports, the final decision awaits the Cabinet’s review. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar informs the state assembly about plans to merge newly established universities with their parent institutions, citing their non-viability. He highlights staffing challenges at these universities and contrasts Congress’s approach to BJP’s division. While protests arise based on media reports, the final decision awaits the Cabinet’s review.