What Nithin Raj’s death says about caste in Kerala’s private colleges
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Summary
A first-year BDS student’s death at Anjarakandy Dental College has revived demands for anti-discrimination legislation and exposed the absence of accountability mechanisms in the State’s self-financing education sector.
Key Facts
Type Legislation
Source Frontline Magazine
Published Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Affected Population ~350 million students, 10 million teachers
Key Numbers
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
1.5 million schools, 1,100+ universities
70% gross enrollment ratio target by 2030
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right