MERITE scheme launched for quality, equity and governance in technical education
Ministry of Education launches MERITE (Multidisciplinary Education and Research Improvement in Technical Education) for quality, equity and governance in 275 technical institutions with a total outlay of Rs. 4,200 crore.
- MERITE is a Ministry of Education scheme aimed at improving technical education in 275 institutions across India.
- Equity means fair access and support for different student groups; quality means better learning outcomes in technical programmes.
- Governance in technical institutions refers to decision-making, fund use, rule-following, and accountability for outcomes.
- All States and Union Territories participate in MERITE, including Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Himachal Pradesh.
What happened: MERITE scheme launched for 275 technical institutions
The Government launched MERITE (Multidisciplinary Education and Research Improvement in Technical Education) with the stated goal of improving quality, equity and governance in technical education. The Ministry of Education announced a total programme outlay of Rs. 4,200 crore for implementation across 275 technical institutions.
The Government stated that all States and Union Territories are part of MERITE. The Government also named Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Himachal Pradesh as included in the scheme.
UPSC can frame MERITE as a higher-education governance policy: a centrally announced scheme with named objectives (quality, equity, governance) and measurable coverage (275 technical institutions) meant to operate across all States and Union Territories. This supports answers on federal implementation coordination and accountability for results in technical education institutions.
