Public Universities urged to master fundraising for better resources

India's publicly funded higher‑education institutions are confronting chronic budget shortfalls that limit research, infrastructure and student services. An editorial in ThePrint contends that relying solely on government allocations is no longer sufficient and that universities need to adopt systematic fundraising approaches. It suggests that alumni networks, corporate partnerships, research grants and endowment creation can provide steady, non‑government revenue streams. By professionalising development offices and training staff in donor engagement, public universities could diversify income and reduce dependence on volatile state budgets. The piece calls for policy support and cultural change to make fundraising a routine part of university management.