Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)
Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) What is RUSA? The Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) , or the National Higher Education Mission, is a centrally sponsored scheme (CSS) launched by the Government of India in October 2013 . It represents a strategic, outcomes-driven intervention in the sphere of higher education. Unlike previous schemes, RUSA marked a fundamental shift in how the central government engaged with state governments, moving from an institution-centric to a state-centric approach. Its primary goal is to fund states, rather than individual institutions, to plan and strategize for improving the overall quality and access to higher education within their territories. 2. Historical Context and the Need for RUSA Before RUSA, the higher education landscape in India was characterized by several challenges: · Low Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER): India's GER in higher education was ...