Saralnama32% of Indian colleges are located in only 6% of the nation's districts, reports AISHE 2021-22. Over 1000 colleges are in Bangalore Urban alone. This urban concentration of higher education institutions is causing students to leave small towns for big cities. It disconnects them from local communities and drains talent from rural areas. The writer suggests moving universities to smaller districts. This can help create knowledge relevant to local needs, retain talent, boost district economies, and improve academia-industry links. The article argues that decentralizing higher education is necessary for India's diverse society. (Updated 6 Sep 2025, 16:09 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 32% of Indian colleges are located in only 6% of the nation's districts, reports AISHE 2021-22
- Over 1000 colleges are in Bangalore Urban alone
- This urban concentration of higher education institutions is causing students to leave small towns for big cities