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Enact Uttarakhand Private Universities Act
Bharatiya Janata Party · Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly Election 2022
Last updated 4 Jul 2026
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Original manifesto wording
““Uttarakhand State Private Universities Act” will be enacted to ensure effective regulations of private universities in the state as well as enable a transparent process in opening new private universities.”
From the Bharatiya Janata Party manifestoView Manifestop.31
Our Assessment
The Uttarakhand Private Universities Act, 2023 was enacted/published as Act No. 2 of 2024, and both the Governor/Lok Bhavan and Higher Education Department host the Act. Amendments followed in 2024 and 2025. Objective met: the promised private-university regulatory Act was enacted and is officially hosted. Budget: Legislative/regulatory reform; no direct budget allocation required.
Sources & Evidence
government
The Uttarakhand Private Universities Act, 2023
governoruk.gov.in·3 Jan 2024
government
Private Universities — Act and amendment links
governoruk.gov.in·6 Oct 2025
government
Private University Act 03 January 2024
he.uk.gov.in
other
The Uttarakhand Private University Act, 2023 — PRS copy
prsindia.org
Promise Timeline
9 Feb 2022
BJP manifesto promised: “Uttarakhand State Private Universities Act” will be enacted to ensure effective regulations of private universities in the state as well as enable a transparent process in opening new private universities.
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