Powers and functions of Executive Committee

The Executive Committee shall have the following powers and functions, namely:-

1. (i) to take decisions on behalf of the Council, subject to the concurrence of the Council in all matters with policy implications: Provided that in urgent and unavoidable circumstances, the Executive Committee may take decisions subject to ratification by the Council;
2. (ii) to incur such expenses as are necessary to fulfil the objectives set out in this Act and carry out all decisions taken by the Council;
3. (iii) to present before the Council the annual academic and financial audit reports of the Council for its approval;
4. (iv) to prepare the State Higher Education Plan (Perspective Plan, Annual Plan and Budget Plan);
5. (v) to provide State Institutions inputs for creating their plans and implementing them;
6. (vi) to co-ordinate between apex bodies, regulatory institutions and the State Government;
7. (vii) to advise the State Government on strategic investments in higher education;
8. (viii) to advise the universities on statutes and ordinances formulation;
9. (ix) to determine the methodology for timely transfer of State’s share of funds to institutions;
10. (x) to disburse funds to State Universities and colleges on the basis of the State Higher Education Plan and transparent norms;
11. (xi) to monitor the implementation of State Higher Education Plan;
12. (xii) to create and maintain the Management Information Systems;
13. (xiii) to compile and maintain periodic statistics at State and Institutional Level;
14. (xiv) to evaluate State Institutions on the basis of norms and Key Performance Indicators

1. (KPIs) developed under RUSA;
   • (xv) to ensure timely submission of Utilization Certificates from Institutions;
   • (xvi) to suggest means for faculty quality enhancement initiatives;
   • (xvii) to suggest the ways for upgrading the quality of examinations and examination reforms; (xviii) to maintain the quality of curriculum;
   • (xix) to promote innovations in research;
   • (xx) to protect the autonomy of State Institutions;
2. (xxi) to suggest accreditation reforms;
3. (xxii) such other powers, functions and duties as may be prescribed.