University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued guidelines for Higher Education Institutions.
It aims to provide 'Equitable Opportunities to Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDGs) in Higher Education Institutions.
Some key steps are:
Flexibility for learning and earning
Identify on-campus part-time work
Promote Earn while Learn
Transparent selection process
Collaboration for funding
Weightage in assessment and accreditation.
Dedicated SEDGs cells shall be set up in all to ensure that students from socio-economically disadvantaged groups (SEDGs) have access to inclusive, equal, and quality higher education.