Vijayawada, July 4 -- YSRCP NTR District Doctors' Wing Chairman Dr. Ambati Naga Radhakrishna Yadav on Saturday objected to the government's proposed hike in higher education fees and demanded its immediate withdrawal, citing what he termed systemic failures in the education sector.
In a statement, Dr. Yadav said the quality of medical and dental education in the state had declined significantly, while the government was allegedly prioritising the interests of private educational managements instead of addressing core issues.
"The integrity of the higher education system is under severe scrutiny, underscored by the CBI investigation into allegations of bribery involving NAAC inspection committee members. The State's regulatory landscape is...