New Guidelines for Private Universities and Expansion of Poultry Subsidy in Mountain Areas

The cabinet overhauled the regulatory framework for private universities, reducing the minimum land requirement from 10 acres to 20,000 sq m and removing the previous Rs 5 crore guarantee fund, easing entry for new institutions.

Alongside the education reforms, a direct‑benefit transfer scheme was approved to support poultry farming in hilly districts, benefitting around 2,000 eligible farmers and encouraging additional income generation in remote areas.