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flag India's 2026 higher ed rules expand anti-discrimination protections to OBCs and mandate equity measures, sparking debate over fairness and division.

flag The University Grants Commission (UGC) in India introduced new 2026 regulations to combat caste-based discrimination in higher education, expanding protections to include Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and requiring all institutions to establish Equal Opportunity Centres, Equity Ambassadors, and mobile squads. flag The rules mandate accountability for university heads, define discrimination broadly—including implicit and structural forms—and allow for penalties like funding cuts or program suspensions for non-compliance. flag While aimed at advancing equity under the National Education Policy, the regulations have sparked debate, with critics warning they may foster division, especially among general category students, due to concerns over false complaints, perceived bias in committees, and potential campus tensions. flag The government says it will review feedback but maintains its commitment to social justice.

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