Powers and functions of the Council.

(1) The Council shall make recommendations to the Government on long term measures for implementation of policy reforms to improve accessibility, equity and quality in higher education. (2) The council shall make recommendations to the Government on long term measures to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) for education. (3) The council shall suggest measures for the administrative reforms, academic and financial accountability of the Universities and other institutions of higher education in the State. (4) The council shall submit its recommendations on any matter related to higher education in the State as required by the Government.