India, Jan. 30 -- The 2025-26 Budget must prioritize measures to empower private higher education institutions (HEIs) in India, ensuring enhanced quality, accessibility, and innovation. These recommendations align with India's goal of becoming a global education hub by 2047.

Global Collaborations and Partnerships should be supported through financial incentives to foster tie-ups with top global universities, enabling student exchange, joint research, and faculty development. This will enhance global exposure and improve academic standards. Expanding private HEIs to Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities should also be incentivized with land grants and tax benefits to decentralize quality education, promote regional development, and curb urban migratio...