The University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations also direct every university and college to establish an equity helpline to help victims of discrimination in reporting incidents. The committee shall meet within 24 hours of the receipt of information of discrimination and submit its report within 15 working days. Further action will be taken as per the rules of the institution within seven working days based on the report. The rules want every higher educational institution (HEI) to constitute equity squads for maintaining vigil and preventing any discrimination on the campus. The equity squads or equity ambassadors can hardly do anything to check such incidents despite remaining vigilant.

Source: The Telegraph January 16, 2026 01:58 UTC