Karnataka Education Reforms are set to receive a major push with the state government forming a five-member Cabinet sub-committee to examine student issues and recommend comprehensive changes. Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced the move on X, saying that the aspirations of the state’s youth will shape Karnataka’s future.Health and Family Welfare Minister U T Khader will chair the panel, which includes Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayareddy, Home Minister Priyank Kharge, Medical Education and Skill Development Minister Sharan Prakash Patil, and School Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa. The committee will examine the examination integrity, question paper leaks, education costs, private college fees, coaching regulation and infrastructure in government institutions. It will also study curriculum changes, skill development, apprenticeships, industry linkages and student mental health. Scholarships, hostel facilities and access to education will also be reviewed. The panel will consult students, parents, teachers and educational institutions before submitting its recommendations within one month.
Karnataka Education Reforms: Cabinet Panel to Review Student Issues
