M Jagadesh Kumar bids farewell to UGC: A look at his legacy and contributions

Professor M. Jagadesh Kumar, the outgoing Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC), has retired after leading the body since February 2022. His tenure was marked by student-centric reforms and significant changes in India's higher education landscape. Kumar, a distinguished academic and former Vice-Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), leaves behind a legacy of transformation in the educational sector, with his focus on accessibility and quality in universities. His leadership continues to influence UGC's direction.