Debaditya Bhattacharya

Debaditya Bhattacharya, a literature teacher and researcher at Jamia Millia Islamia, dives deep into the complexities of Indian universities. He challenges the myth of ancient universities like Takshila and Nalanda while examining the colonial and postcolonial influences on today’s educational landscape. Bhattacharya critiques the NEP 2020 for pushing a platformized approach that undermines public trust and funding. His insights pave the way for reimagining how universities serve diverse communities, blending history with contemporary issues.