The Indian higher education system is facing a crisis that is affecting its ability to build world class higher education institutions. Issues relating to quality, access and equity are some of the significant challenges .C. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, O.P. Jindal Global University in India, examines these issues with a view to understanding as to how public policy, regulatory and governance reforms in higher education can help India build, nurture and develop institutions of global excellence. Recorded on 04/19/2016. (#30874)