K’taka govt plans seat reservation for local students in foreign universities to be set up in state
Bengaluru: In a move aimed at expanding access to global education, the Congress government is planning to introduce reservation for economically disadvantaged, meritorious local students in foreign universities expected to establish campuses in the state.
The state government has proposed this with Lancaster University of United Kingdom, which announced to set up its campus in Bengaluru recently, and operations are likely to start from February, 2026, while admissions will begin from August/September, 2026.
Karnataka Higher Education Minister M.C. Sudhakar said that the state has held discussions on reserving seats for Karnataka students in foreign universities that plan to establish campuses in the state. According to him, the universities have responded positively to the proposal. The state government is also contemplating offering scholarships to the selected students.
Sudhakar explained that pursuing higher education abroad is often financially out of reach for many students. To address this, the government is exploring ways to offer scholarships with contributions from both the state and the universities. He added that such a model would also reflect the universities’ social commitment.
Lancaster University is reportedly planning to operate from a temporary 50,000 sq ft campus in Electronic City. The institution plans to move to its own campus within the next four years. It has also sought land and basic infrastructure at a marginal rate. The university will offer academic programs in cyber security, business, finance, and accounting.
Earlier, the University of Liverpool from the UK had signed an agreement with the state government to set up its campus at KWIN City. Additionally, Imperial College London has already opened its research wing at Bengaluru City University.
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Indian Navy vigilant in safeguarding country's maritime interests: Prez Murmu
Visakhapatnam (PTI): President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said that the Indian Navy is vigilant in safeguarding country's maritime interests and is contributing to stability across wider maritime commerce.
Presiding over the International Fleet Review (IFR) off Vizag coast abroad an Indian Naval warship in the Bay of Bengal, the President said the Indian Navy is deployed in the region to serve as a credible instrument of deterrence and defence against threats and challenges arising in the sea.
"Indian Navy is vigilant in safeguarding India's maritime interests and is contributing to stability across wider maritime commerce," Murmu said.
Further, she noted that the Indian Navy plays a vital role in promoting goodwill and building bridges of trust, confidence and friendship with navies around the globe.
Murmu addressed the IFR after she sailed to review several Indian and foreign vessels.
