Which of the following is NOT a function of the National Higher Education Regulatory Council (NHERC) as outlined in the National Education Policy 2020 ?

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 proposed the establishment of a unified regulatory structure for higher education in India through the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI). This body will have four independent verticals, each with distinct functions.

 Key Points

• Monitoring Institutional Development Plans (IDPs) and providing funding accordingly is not a function of the NHERC. This role falls under a separate vertical of HECI called the Higher Education Grants Council (HEGC).
• The HEGC is responsible for disbursing grants, monitoring IDPs, and ensuring financial support aligns with institutional goals.
• The NHERC's main role is to regulate higher education in a “light but tight” framework, meaning it ensures compliance with standards (like governance, academic quality, and financial transparency) while avoiding excessive control.
• It is also meant to replace multiple existing regulators and work as a single-point authority to reduce duplication and improve coherence.
• It can adjudicate grievances arising from institutional practices, including public disclosures.

Hence, the correct answer is Monitoring the progress of Institutional Development Plans (IDPs) and providing funding accordingly.