The University Grants Commission (UGC) has been issuing regulations Mulya Pravah 2.0, a modified version of Mulya Pravah, which was notified in 2019.
It seeks to inculcate human values and professional ethics in higher education institutions.
It aims to build value-based institutions by orienting individuals and institutions towards developing a deep respect for fundamental duties and constitutional values and bonding with the country.
It addresses the pervasive unethical practices within higher education institutions, as revealed by a survey of human resource managers.
The vices include favouritism, sexual harassment, gender discrimination, inconsistent discipline, lack of confidentiality, and arrangements with vendors for personal gain.