The IIT Council, recently seen in news, is headed by
The IIT Council, recently seen in news, is headed by
A. Union Home Minister
B. Union Education Minister
C. Prime Minister of India
D. None of these
Explanation:
The IIT Council has set up committees to look at greater autonomy for the elite institutions, in line with the National Education Policy recommendations, as well as reform of the academic Senate, grooming faculty to head the IITs, and innovative funding mechanisms. The IIT Council is headed by the Education Minister and includes the directors of all IITs, and the chairs of each IIT’s Board of Governors.