Governance in Higher Education Institutions in India: Striking a Balance Between Human Capital and Cash Cows

Authors

  • Oscar Braganca De Melo Associate Professor, St. Xaviers College, Mapusa, Goa
  • Carmelita Dmello Associate Professor, St. Xaviers College, Mapusa, Goa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33516/maj.v54i9.48-55p

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Abstract

Higher Education in India is facing the ultimate challenge of gearing up to capitalize on its incredible demographic dividend slated to last for the next four decades while coping with the pitiful lack of quality in its institutes of higher learning. The paper attempts to analyze the present status of and the six 'C' challenges facing higher education in the country and suggest measures through appropriate Governance as well as accountability and autonomy, to enable India to regain its educational excellence of the past.

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Published

2019-09-30

How to Cite

Braganca De Melo, O., & Dmello, C. (2019). Governance in Higher Education Institutions in India: Striking a Balance Between Human Capital and Cash Cows. The Management Accountant Journal, 54(9), 48–55. https://doi.org/10.33516/maj.v54i9.48-55p

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Volume 54, Issue 9, September 2019

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