India, Feb. 10 -- The draft University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations proposed by the higher education regulator in January gives universities "more power" to select their faculty and promotes increased and inclusive development for state universities, union education minister Dharmandra Pradhan told the Lok Sabha on Monday.

In a written response to a question on the regulations, Pradhan said the draft regulations seek to enhance innovation, inclusivity, flexibility, and dynamism in higher education and empower teachers, strengthen academic standards, and align with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

"The draft UGC Regulations, 2025 provide more autonomy and inclusive development of the state universities. The draft regulati...