GS2 – Governance
Key Concerns
- Academic Freedom Decline: Noted in 34 countries (2014–2024)
- Political Interference: Ideological control, funding cuts (e.g., India, USA)
- Curriculum Changes: Example – Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) made mandatory (UGC, 2023)
- Marketisation: Shift from critical thinking to employability
- Self-Censorship: Faculty fears due to political pressures
Solutions
- Autonomy Protection: Strong governing boards to resist political influence
- Global Alliances: Joint action by academics & civil society
- Campus Activism: Student-faculty engagement in governance
- Funding Independence: Alumni/donor support (e.g., Harvard’s $1B legal aid fund)