Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma introduced the proposal.
The council will oversee national funding allocation for universities.
It will guide strategic planning and ensure academic excellence.
Stronger institutional governance will be a key responsibility.
Improved coordination among colleges aims to raise education quality.
The council complements ongoing infrastructure expansion in Assam.
The council will provide a structured framework focusing on funding, planning, academic quality, and governance.
It aims to make higher education more organized, transparent, and student‑centred.
By improving coordination, the council expects better outcomes for students across Assam.
The initiative builds on recent investments in educational infrastructure.
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