Defending Knowledge, Defining Independence: Naveen Jindal’s Commitment to Academic Freedom

Raj Kumar, C. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8019-2839 (2025) Defending Knowledge, Defining Independence: Naveen Jindal’s Commitment to Academic Freedom. Education World.

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Abstract

Universities are unique spaces inherently engaged in the realm of ideas that shape the character of communities and nations. On the forefront, universities are designed to provide education defined by disciplines which are taught in different academic units called faculties, schools and departments. Arguably, they may seem like a behemoth bureaucracy engaged in moving the wheel of academic governance in any university system. While this is true, the fundamental character of universities worldwide world is its institutional identity that steadfastly protects the value of academic freedom.

Item Type: Article in Newspapers and Magazine
Uncontrolled Keywords: Naveen Jindal | Academic Freedom Index Report Update 2024 | University’s independence | Institutional freedom-Faculty recruitment | University autonomy-Teaching & research | Admissions process-Transparency |
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Planning and Development
Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Education
Depositing User: Mr. Syed Anas
Date Deposited: 04 Jun 2026 11:28
Last Modified: 04 Jun 2026 11:28
Official URL: https://educationworld.in/defending-knowledge-defi...
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/11525

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