GLOBALISATION AND HIGHER EDUCATION IN INDIA.

Purpose TO understand and evaluate current status of higher education in India, underline lacunae, and recommend proper strategies to bridge the gaps in terms of quantity and quality of higher education as obtaining in developed countries of the world and in India matching with global standards by bringing synergy through research and innovations compatable with the sustainbility. Design/Methodology/Approach: Descriptive, based on authentic secondary data. Findings: Indian Technological Universities and institutions both at UG and PG level need serious relook at processes employed for creation of knowledge and dissemination of knowledge to prepare both teachers and students resulting into wholistic personality development. Research Limitations/Implications: Limitations of keynote address. Practical Implications: If properly implemented, it would go a long way in value addition in terms of knowledge, skill and applicability. Originality/Value: Provides a window of a fresh look at the existing scenario of higher education both in India and globally. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]