PTI

NEW DELHI THE Indian Government is expected to vigorously push its reforms agenda in higher education sector during the Winter Session of Parliament as a host of proposed legislations are listed for consideration.

Union Minister for Human Resource Development has already held discussions with Members of Parliament (MPs) both from the Congress and its allies in the run up to the Session for smooth passage of the bills.

One of the key bills listed for consideration is the Educational Tribunals Bill, 2010.

The bill was deferred in the Monsoon session last year after Sibal’s party colleague Keshav Rao wanted him to honour parliamentary committee recommendations.

The Ministry faced embarrassment in the Monsoon session this year too over the nonpassage of certain legislations like the NIT Bill and the IIIT D&M Kancheepuram Bill, with Sibal blaming the opposition for stalling their passage.

“It would be crucial that this time some of the bills, the nonpassage of which has slowed the reforms process, is smoothly passed to give a kick-start to the whole exercise,” said a senior HRD Ministry official.

The Institute of Technology (Amendment) Bill, 2011 also holds significance as its passage would pave the way for award of degrees to students of IISER.