Ashok Vardhan Shetty, a former vice-chancellor of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, has emphasized the need for a university finance panel to rationalize funding for Tamil Nadu universities. Shetty highlighted the financial challenges faced by universities in the state and suggested that a dedicated panel could help streamline funding processes and ensure equitable distribution of resources. He also stressed the importance of financial autonomy for universities to enhance their academic and research capabilities. Shetty’s proposal comes at a time when many educational institutions in Tamil Nadu are grappling with budget constraints and resource allocation issues. By establishing a finance panel, Shetty believes that universities can effectively manage their finances and allocate resources based on their specific needs. This move could potentially improve the overall quality of education and research in the state. As discussions around funding for higher education continue, Shetty’s suggestion for a university finance panel could offer a promising solution to the financial woes faced by Tamil Nadu universities.