Value orientation and comparative analysis on the role of Indian political regime in higher education reforms for innovation drive with china – A theoretical assimilation

Political Science

China and India, the two Asian giants that are the main forces behind global growth, are in the process of reforming their higher education systems to encourage innovation. This paper examines how India's democratic political leadership has facilitated higher education reform for fostering innovation while highlighting significant differences in the policy approach of the Chinese leadership. It is based on both primary and secondary data sources. A nation's current level of national development can be determined by the calibre of its higher education system, which also serves as a predictor of future economic growth. Therefore, it makes sense that interest in the state of China's and India's colleges and universities would increase as a result of their much-ballyhooed "rise." Several comparative issues merit research, including: Do these nations' lengthy histories in higher education serve as a help or a hindrance in meeting current demands? Are the country's current higher education systems effective at fostering innovation, economic growth, and international competitiveness in the "knowledge economy" of the twenty-first century? What functions do the governments of China and India have in developing "world-class" educational institutions that can fuel and sustain further advancements in science and industry? Can these economic and academic objectives be pursued without having a negative impact on other important objectives like political stability and social equity? Many of the differences can be attributed to political factors, but in ways that go against accepted wisdom regarding the impact of regime type on educational policy. Findings point out areas for reform in India and show that, in terms of right-wing ideological regimentation, the lines between China and India are starting to blur on an epistemic level, which could have implications for innovation.

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