Karnataka Government Sets Up 5-Member Cabinet Sub-Committee for Comprehensive Education Reforms
The Karnataka state government has constituted a high-level five-member Cabinet Sub-Committee to address rising student grievances and recommend comprehensive reforms across the state's education system. Chaired by Health and Family Welfare Minister U.T. Khader, the panel includes Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayareddy, Home Minister Priyank Kharge, Medical Education Minister Dr. Sharan Prakash Patil, and School Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa.
The decision follows an official memorandum issued by the Karnataka Secretariat following a Cabinet decision. The sub-committee has been mandated to examine six primary areas that affect students from primary to higher education levels. Crucially, the panel will focus on ensuring examination and recruitment integrity by curbing question paper leaks, preventing malpractice, and establishing a fixed, time-bound examination calendar.
Furthermore, the committee will evaluate measures to regulate fees charged by private educational institutions and coaching centres to alleviate the financial burden on families. It is also tasked with formulating plans to strengthen infrastructure in government schools, pre-university colleges, and universities while addressing persistent teacher vacancies and providing proper laboratory and hostel facilities.
To make education more career-oriented, the panel will explore aligning school and university curricula with market demands through skill development, apprenticeships, and industry partnerships. Additionally, the committee will focus on student mental health support systems, aiming to implement suicide prevention measures across coaching hubs and residential campuses. The panel will consult students, teachers, parents, and domain experts before submitting its detailed recommendations to the state government within one month.
