The policy on higher education during the eighth five-year plan was to…

2023

The policy on higher education during the eighth five-year plan was to encourage:

  1. A.

    Expansion of public sector

  2. B.

    Involvement of private sector

  3. C.

    Establishment of foreign campuses

  4. D.

    Entry of foreign Universities

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Correct answer: B

The Eighth Five-Year Plan (1992-1997) in India focused on diversifying funding sources for higher education. The policy explicitly encouraged private sector involvement to supplement public resources and expand access effectively, marking a strategic shift towards privatization in the education sector.

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