The National Knowledge Commision recomended the establishment of

The National Knowledge Commission (NKC) was a high-level advisory body to the Prime Minister of India, with the objective of transforming India into a knowledge society. In its endeavor to transform the knowledge landscape of the country, the National Knowledge Commission submitted around 300 recommendations on 27 focus areas during its three-and-a-half-year term. The implementation of the NKC's recommendations is currently underway at the Central and State levels.

Key Points

National Knowledge Commission (NKC):

• The commission made a number of recommendations on various issues related to education, research, and technology.
• Some of the key recommendations of the NKC included creating a National Research Foundation, strengthening the higher education system, and using technology to improve the delivery of government services.
• The commission submitted its report in 2009, and the recommendations were aimed at promoting a knowledge-based society in India and help to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor, urban and rural areas and promoting inclusive growth.

Important Points

• The National Knowledge Commission (NKC), which was established in India in 2005, made several recommendations regarding higher education in the country.
• One of its recommendations was to establish 50 new national universities in India.
• These universities were proposed to be established in order to address the need for quality higher education in the country and to provide greater access to education for students from underprivileged backgrounds. 

Therefore, the correct answer is 50 National universities.