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The quantitative expansion of higher education has contracted the quality of education (Ravia Gupta’s article ‘Higher education needs to meet higher expectations’, February 12). Teachers are the growth engine of quality education. A complete generation is affected by their conduct. Though stringent measures are taken in the selection of a good teacher but monitoring at different intervals is important for quality teaching. Unethical practices in education and professional dishonesty should be strictly dealt with. Prevailing good practices should be encouraged. Students at graduate and intermediate levels should do innovative project works so as to acquire interest in research work. These days a major chunk of research degree holders end up in colleges to take up teaching as a career. Only few are able to carry out research work. Research work needs a lot of hard work, focused attention and good remunerations by government of private industries. Various funding agencies like UGC, DBT, DST, etc are quite liberal in granting financial assistance. Such funds should be properly monitored and regulated. We can create world class institutions of higher education and research but a strong will is needed for its execution. Dr RAMESH DOGRA, Chandigarh

Source: http://www.tribuneindia.com/2013/20130218/letters.htm

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