The Government has introduced a Bill aimed at establishment of the National Commission for Higher Education and Research (NCHER) in the Rajya Sabha today.

The Higher Education and Research Bill, 2011, introduced by the Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal, seeks to promote autonomy of higher educational institutions and universities for free pursuit of knowledge and innovation.

It also provides for comprehensive and integrated growth of higher education and research keeping in view the global standard of educational and research practices.