NEWS TODAY 23.09.2024

 

Expanding Air India ’s punctuality woes leave passengers frustrated

Expanding Air India ’s punctuality woes leave passengers frustrated 

Delay In Int’l Flights Testing Patience Of Loyal Customers 

New Delhi : “Set your watches boys, we are right on schedule.” A beaming J R D Tata had remarked when Air India’s (AI) maiden international flight, which left Bombay on June 8, 1948, for London via Cairo and Geneva, reached its destination the next day. That’s folklore for AI passengers now, especially those taking its USP medium to ultra long hauls, due to frequent long delays. While nobody expected miracles within two-and-ahalf years of the airline returning to founder Tata Group in Jan 2022 after nearly seven decades as a PSU, AI’s poor on time performance (OTP) is now irking and inconveniencing passengers who prefer not to look at their watches on delayed flights. 

Vistara, which was more punctual, will be merged into AI on Nov 12. Sample this: On Aug 31, 2024, Mumbai-London AI 129 left nearly nine hours after its scheduled departure time of 5.15am. The same day, Mumbai-New York (JFK) left after a 12-hour delay. AI 129, flight tracking sites show, left after 2pm on Aug 28, 29 and 30. And on Aug 23 and 24, it left after 8am. The list of delays is an endless one. A flight operating within 15 minutes of its scheduled departure/arrival time is considered on time. AI’s domestic punctuality is also in the pits. Only struggling-to-survive SpiceJet and Alliance Air have seen worse OTP than it in recent months, as per DGCA data (see box). But passengers have options on domestic routes. 

AI’s domestic market share in CY 2023 was 9.7%. International, howev r, is another story. AI offers the maximum medium to ultra long haul nonstops to North America, Europe, Far East and Australia. On many routes like Delhi-Chicago/San Francisco (SFO)/Washington; MumbaiNew York/SFO and Bengaluru-SFO, AI is the only direct service. For North America, AI direct flights are the fastest option as the airline overflies Russia and takes the shortest route. Delay of these flights is testing the patience of the loyal customer base of diaspora and Indian globetrotters that are so crucial for the airline. According to OAG, the top three airlines for international capacity share from India in April 2024 were Air India (20%), IndiGo (17%) and Emirates (7%). Comments were sought from AI on its international flight delays — why they are happening with such regularity and what is being about the same — and were awaited till the time of going to press. 

Recently, DGCA had to intervene after three back-to back really long delays this summer: Mumbai-SFO AI 179 of May 24 by 18 hours; Delhi-SFO of May 30 by over 30 hours and June 1 DelhiVancouver by over 20 hours. “AI is time and again failing in taking due care of passengers,” the DGCA notice at that time said. DGCA does not give OTP figures for international flights. TOI spoke to a cross section of stakeholders to find out the reason for AI’s poor performance. The common reasons — engineering and maintenance issues that are leading to poor technical dispatch reliability; frequent grounding of aircraft due to snags; spare shortage and poor crew planning. “In this backdrop, AI has bitten off more than it can chew in terms of having so many flights which it cannot operate without frequent delays or seeing cancellations. They are over-sweating the planes,” said sources. 

AI has both added a number of international flights. Multiple stakeholders spoke about a management disconnect with the ground realities and the new managers not taking the legacy team along. “They have antagonised the old key employees and keep criticising them. So many long-time employees now feel disconnected. Everything is on multiple apps and emails. If something is to be reported, do so by email. A reply may come a few days later,” said multiple people. Even AI insiders admit that these issues will not get resolved just by inducting new aircraft. AI Engineering Services Ltd (AIESL) was hived off when AI was privatised. “Systems and processes have to be in place. Our long hauls operate on the edge of the maximum carrying capacity and limit of aircraft. 

Even a small issue means leaving passengers or baggage behind; delaying or cancelling flights. Bombay House (Tata HQ) is seized of the matter; is watching the situation closely and is asking the questions that need to be asked,” they said.

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"Vertical Reservation" & "Horizontal Reservation" Explained Based On Supreme Court Judgments

"Vertical Reservation" & "Horizontal Reservation" Explained Based On Supreme Court Judgments

Yash Mittal

25 Aug 2024 1:46 PM

There are two types of mechanisms used for providing the benefit of reservations to the reserved classes i.e., Vertical Reservation and Horizontal Reservation.

Explaining the concept of Vertical and Horizontal Reservation, the Supreme Court in Indra Sawhney's case held that when a reservation is made in favor of Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and other backward classes (OBCs) under Article 16(4), it may be called as vertical reservations whereas when a reservation is made in favor of special category such woman, persons with disability, etc. under Article 16(1), then it may be called as a horizontal reservation.

In other words, the Social reservations in favor of SC, ST, and OBC under Article 16(4) are “vertical reservations”. Special reservations in favour of physically handicapped persons, women, etc. under Articles 16(1) or 15(3) are “horizontal reservations” which cut across vertically to provide reservations to certain special categories.

The Court in Indra Sawhney said that, unlike vertical reservation where out of the total seats, a certain number of seats is fixed for each category, in horizontal reservation, a certain number of seats are fixed from the total seats for a special category like women, PWD, etc. which becomes inter-transferable amongst the categories mentioned vertically.

“Suppose 3% of the vacancies are reserved in favour of physically handicapped persons (being a horizontal reservation); this would be a reservation relatable to clause (1) of Article 16. The persons selected against this quota will be placed in the appropriate category; if he belongs to SC category he will be placed in that quota by making necessary adjustments; similarly, if he belongs to open competition (OC) category, he will be placed in that category by making necessary adjustments. Even after providing for these horizontal reservations, the percentage of reservations in favour of backward class of citizens remains — and should remain — the same.”, the court explained in Indra Sawhney.

How Vertical Reservation Works?

In the case of Rajesh Kumar Daria Vs. Rajasthan Public Service Commission reported in (2007) 8 SCC 785, the Supreme Court explained the working of the vertical reservation.

The Court said that if the person belonging to the reserved category is eligible to be appointed in the open category then his number will not be counted against the quota reserved for the respective Class.

For example, if the number of SC candidates, who by their own merit, get selected to open competition vacancies, equals or even exceeds the percentage of posts reserved for SC candidates, it cannot be said that the reservation quota for SCs has been filled.

The Court clarified that the aforesaid mechanism would only work for the vertical reservation and not for the horizontal reservation.

“Where a special reservation for women (horizontal) is provided within the social reservation for Scheduled Castes, the proper procedure is first to fill up the quota for Scheduled Castes in order of merit and then find out the number of candidates among them who belong to the special reservation group of “Scheduled Caste women”. If the number of women in such list is equal to or more than the number of special reservation quota, then there is no need for further selection towards the special reservation quota. Only if there is any shortfall, the requisite number of Scheduled Caste women shall have to be taken by deleting the corresponding number of candidates from the bottom of the list relating to Scheduled Castes. To this extent, horizontal (special) reservation differs from vertical (social) reservation. Thus, women selected on merit within the vertical reservation quota will be counted against the horizontal reservation for women.”, the court clarified.

The mode of working of the vertical reservation can be understood better with an example:

Suppose there are 10 posts reserved for SC candidates, with a quota of 2 for SC women. First, 10 SC candidates must be selected based on merit from the eligible pool. If this list includes 2 SC women, no further changes are needed. However, if the list includes only 1 SC woman, an additional SC woman must be included based on merit. To accommodate this, candidates from the bottom of the list will be removed, ensuring that the final selection of 10 SC candidates includes 2 SC women.

Now, the question appears what if the list of 10 SC candidates contains more than two women candidates, selected on their own merit, will they continue in the list? The court answered that all of them would continue on the list and there was no question of deleting the excess woman candidates on the ground that “SC women” had been selected in excess of the prescribed internal quota of two.

How Horizontal Reservation Works?

As stated the main beneficiaries of the horizontal reservation are women, PWD, transgender community, veterans, etc where a certain number of seats are reserved for them out of the total seats. In horizontal reservation there's no bifurcation amongst the different classes rather the candidates selected from the special category will be placed in their class i.e. if he/she belongs to the Scheduled Category, he/she will be placed in that category by making necessary adjustments, and if he/she belongs to open category, necessary adjustments will be made in the open category.

In a recent case of Rekha Sharma Versus The Rajasthan High Court, the Court explained that Horizontal Reservation is of two types: - (i) Compartmentalised Horizontal Reservation, and (ii) Overall Horizontal Reservation.

The Compartmentalised Horizontal Reservation is such wherein the proportionate vacancies are reserved in each vertical reserved category. However, in the case of Overall Horizontal Reservation, the Reservation is provided on the total post advertised i.e. such reservation is not specific to each vertical category.

The difference between the two can be better understood by way of an illustration:

Suppose out of the 50 total seats 10 seats are to be reserved for woman candidates, if the 10 seats are bifurcated amongst the different classes such as 4 for SCs, 4 for STs, and 2 for OBCs, then such a mechanism of seat fixation is called compartmentalized horizontal reservation. Whereas, when the 10 seats that ought to be reserved for woman candidates are not specific to each vertical category, then it is called an Overall Horizontal Reservation.

In other words, in an advertisement when the vacancies in the case of women candidates were classified/identified for each category i.e. General, OBC, SC, ST, MBC then it would be called compartmentalization whereas if the vacancies are reserved for the Persons with benchmark disabilities than it would be called as an overall reservation.

The Court in Rekha Sharma's case drew reference to the case of Anil Kumar Gupta and Others vs. State of U.P. and Others reported in (1995) 5 SCC 173 and observed as follows:

“It has been observed therein (Anil Kumar Gupta) that where the seats reserved for the Horizontal Reservations are proportionately divided amongst the Vertical (Social) Reservations and are not intertransferable, it would be a case of Compartmentalised Reservations, whereas in the Overall Reservation, while allocating the special reservation candidates to their respective social reservation category, the Overall Reservation in favour of special reservation categories has to be honoured. Meaning thereby the special reservations cannot be proportionately divided among the Vertical (Social) reservation categories, and the candidates eligible for special reservation categories have to be provided overall seats reserved for them, either by adjusting them against any of the Social/Vertical reservations or otherwise, and thus they are intertransferable.”

In the recent judgment in Ramnaresh @ Rinku Kuswah v. State of Madhya Pradesh, the Court held that a meritorious reserved category candidate who is entitled to the General category of the said horizontal reservation on his own merit, will have to be allotted a seat from the said General category of the horizontal reservation. Meaning thereby such a candidate cannot be counted in a horizontal seat reserved for the category of vertical reservation like SC/ST., the court said. Placing reliance on the case of Saurav Yadav and Others v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Others, the bench comprising Justice BR Gavai and Justice KV Viswanathan observed that the candidates from the reserved categories like SC/ST/OBC, if they are entitled on their own merit in the UR quota, will have to be admitted against the UR quota.

Avoid CT scan for tumour detection in kids: Expert

Avoid CT scan for tumour detection in kids: Expert 

MRI BETTER OPTION 22.09.2024 

TIMES NEWS NETWORK Lucknow : Tumours can develop in liver, brain, and other organs in children, and it is advisable to avoid CT scans for detecting such conditions, according to experts. Speaking at the 22nd Annual National Conference of the Indian Society of Pediatric Radiology, head of radio diagnosis department at the King George’s Medical University (KGMU), said that MRI and ultrasound examinations could effectively identify these diseases while minimizing radiation exposure to children. 

“A single CT scan exposes a patient to radiation equivalent to about 400 X-rays, and repeated CT scans can be detrimental to health. Alternative diagnostic methods can be employed for many diseases, allowing for accurate identification without risk,” Dr Parihar said. He recommended that CT scans in children should be avoided unless absolutely necessary. 

“When required, a direct assessment with contrast agents is preferable to minimize radiation exposure from plain CT scans. For detecting brain tumours, MRI is abetter option due to its lower radiation risk, while ultrasound can be used to identify lumps or tumours in liver,” he said. Other experts including Dr Ajay Taranath, Dr Steven Cross, Dr Karuna Shekhdar, Dr Ajay D’Souza, and Dr Prakash Masand addressed critical aspects of paediatric neuro-radiology, paediatric cardio-thoracic, gastrointestinal, and musculoskeletal radiology.

Changes in visa regulations leave students in limbo, many reconsider plans to study abroad

Changes in visa regulations leave students in limbo, many reconsider plans to study abroad 

Amisha.Rajani@timesofindia.com 22.09.2024 

Hyderabad : The global education landscape is facing an upheaval as key international destinations for students — namely the US, Canada, UK, and Australia — undergo shifts in visa regulations. With nearly 10 lakh Indian students venturing abroad last year, the twin Telugu states (Telangana and Andhra Pradesh) contributed a substantial number, averaging around 1.5 lakh students. While expectations for a rise in this year’s numbers were high, sudden visa rule changes have left students re-evaluating their study abroad plans. 

Although the US, a top destination, hasn’t implemented any major regulatory changes, the other three most sought-after locations — Canada, the UK, and Australia — have introduced a series of alterations, sparking concerns among students. Canada, a favoured destination for Indian students, has introduced a cap on the number of international students, setting the limit at 35%. This move has left many students, like Danish Patel from Afzalgunj, uncertain about their plans. 

“Just a few months ago, they raised the financial requirements, and now this cap. Unemployment is already high among graduates, so I’m not sure if applying there is the best choice anymore,” Patel shared. Study abroad consultancies share that the US and Canada continue to see an influx in applications. “However, the UK and Australia have seen a drop in applications, especially after the recent cap set at 2.7 lakh. The rejection rate is also very high for Australia,” said Chirandeep Patnaik from Lemma One Consulting.

 “However, these alterations encourage students to consider other emerging destinations like Germany, Singapore, Italy, and Ireland, which are becoming increasingly attractive as top education choices. While countries like Canada and the US remain leading destinations, these  changes underscore the expanding array of global opportunities for Indian students,” said Saurabh Arora, founder of University Living, a global accommodation service provider.

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MBBS: HC declines to award 5 grace marks

MBBS: HC declines to award 5 grace marks 

TIMES NEWS NETWORK 22.09.2024 

Bengaluru : The HC recently dismissed a batch of petitions filed by several medical students, seeking the award of 5 grace marks in the course attempted in (MBBS) RS4 Examinations of Jan 2024. Justice S Sunil Dutt Yadav also rejected their prayer, seeking the quashing of the “Ordinance/Notification governing Central Assessment Programme (CAP) for Theory Paper Assessment of all Undergraduate Health Science Courses of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences” dated Sept 5, 2022. 

The petitioners claimed that the Undergraduate Medical Education Board guidelines issued on Aug 1, 2023, specifically do away with the award of grace marks, the benefit granted under the 2019 Regulations. They also sought a direction to conduct a fresh evaluation of the failed subjects of MBBS (RS4) Examinations of Nov 2023. However, after perusing the regulations and the guidelines, Justice Yadav noted that the standards of examination as well as such standards in the courses are a dynamic system that keeps changing and that the effort for elevating the standard of education is a continuous process and can be linked to the objective of the National Medical Commission Act, 2019. 

“It is but a natural process of any education system to constantly re-invent the course and examination patterns in order to produce high-quality professionals. If that were to be so, the promulgation of guidelines from time to time as regards examination must be looked at in the context of changes in the course and examination,” the judge said. “The provision of grace marks under the 2019 Regulations framed under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, would have to give way to new standards of examination and evaluation as provided under the Guidelines framed in 2023 in exercise of power under Section 24 (1) (e) of the NMC Act, 2019 by the UGMEB. 

In light of the above discussion, the contention of the  petitioners that the benefit of grace marks, as was prevalent under the 2019 Guidelines has remained and cannot be accepted,” the judge further observed, while dismissing the petitions.

NEWS TODAY 20.09.2024

 

RG Kar ex-princy no longer a doc as medical council cancels registration

RG Kar ex-princy no longer a doc as medical council cancels registration 

Ghosh Couldn’t Contest As He Was Behind Bars When Notice Was Served

Sumati.Yengkhom@timesofindia.com 20.09.2024

Kolkata : Former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh ceased to be a doctor on Thursday with the West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC) cancelling his medical practitioner registration on Thursday, as it had said it would. Ghosh, an orthopaedic surgeon, will no longer be able to practise unless the cancellation is revoked. The striking off of Ghosh’s name happened on a day when various doctors’ organisations demonstrated in front the council’s office demanding cleansing of the council, which is mired in controversy. “We have cancelled the registration of Sandip Ghosh as he failed to reply to the showcause notice even after 13 days,” said a WBMC official. Council registrar Manas Chakraborti had told TOI on Wednesday that a decision on Ghosh’s removal from the council’s registration as a medical practitioner had been taken and that the official notice would be issued by Thursday.

 Ghosh, at present in prison, was served on Sept 6 a showcause notice by the council asking him to reply within three days. At the time he was already in CBI custody. He was arrested first on Sept 2 on financial irregularity charges, to which the investigation agency added evidence destruction charges on Sept 14. Thursday’s notice said Ghosh’s registration had been cancelled according to provisions under Section 25(a)(ii) of the Bengal Medical Act, 1914, and Sec 37 (iii) of the Code of Medical Ethics adopted by the council. Since Ghosh was already behind bars when the notice was issued, sources said he could contest the cancellation later as he was not available when the showcause was served. 

In a letter signed by its president, Dilip Kumar Dutta, and honorary secretary Sanatnu Sen, IMA West Bengal had sent a strongly worded letter to WBMC asking why it was delaying cancelling Ghosh’s registration. The medical fraternity has been alleging that WBMC is the origin of corrupt practices. Various doctors’ organisations held an agitation at the council’s office demanding the dissolution of the council and conducting fresh polls to elect new members.

Tirupati laddu ghee had pig & beef fat, fish oil: Lab report released by AP govt

Tirupati laddu ghee had pig & beef fat, fish oil: Lab report released by AP govt

 Sandeep.Raghavan@timesofindia.com

 Tirupati : A laboratory analysis of samples of cow ghee, supplied to the Tirumala temple trust for making its famous Tirupati laddu prasadam during the term of the YSRCP govt in Andhra Pradesh, has revealed presence of foreign fats including lard (clarified pig fat), tallow (beef fat) and fish oil. The report was made public by the TDP govt on Thursday. The samples also contained fats from vegetable sources like coconut, linseed, rapeseed and cottonseed. 

The analysis was conducted on July 23 after the govt received complaints of change in taste of the laddu prasadam. Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu had sparked a controversy on Wednesday when he told NDA allies that animal fat had been found in the ghee supplied for the laddus when YSRCP governed the state. YSRCP had reacted angrily, denying the allegations and claiming it to be one of Naidu’s political stunts. The analysis by the Centre for Analysis and Learning in Livestock and Food (CALF) of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), however, comes with a caveat — there can be chances of false positive results in certain circumstances. 

The report has listed several conditions where a result could go wrong, including in cases like overfeeding cows with feed rich in vegetable oils, underfeeding cows or the milk being subjected to technological treatments like removal of cholesterol. The report is silent whether the adulterants were deliberately added or crept in through feeding conditions and other factors. Naidu’s allegation and the NDDB’s report have shocked millions of devotees of Lord Venkateswara across the globe as the Tirupati laddus are considered Maha Prasadam and carry a high sentimental value. 

The TDP govt had in June appointed senior IAS officer J Syamala Rao as the new executive  officer of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), which manages the temple complex. As part of streamlining measures, an inquiry was ordered into the alleged poor quality, taste and texture of the laddus. TTD constituted an expert committee to look into the quality of the prasadam. Apart from suggesting several measures to TTD to restore the taste and quality, the committee also sent samples of the ghee to NDDB in Gujarat. The lab reports, issued in July, confirmed the presence of foreign fats. TTD returned the ghee stocks supplied by AR Dairy Foods, Dindigul, in Tamil Nadu and blacklisted the contractor. Then, TTD selected Karnataka Milk Federation to supply the ghee

TN govt: Have already taken possession of MRC premises

TN govt: Have already taken possession of MRC premises 

TIMES NEWS NETWORK  20.09.2024 

Chennai : Tamil Nadu govt has told Madras high court that it took possession of the 160.8 acres leased out to Madras Race Club (MRC) on Sept 9 and sought to modify advocate-general P S Raman’s earlier submission that the state had issued only termination notice to the club and not taken possession of the land. The submissions were made on Thursday, when a civil suit moved by MRC challenging the termination of the lease came up for hearing. 

The club moved another application seeking time to hand over possession of the land to the govt. The club wanted the court to consider its application on an urgent basis since Sept 24 is the last date to hand over possession of the land. However, when the suit was taken up for hearing, senior advocate P Wilson representing the revenue department submitted that there was no urgency in the issue as the land had already been taken possession of by the govt. To this, senior advocate P H Arvind Pandian pointed out to the court a submission made by the AG before a division bench on a plea moved by the club challenging the action of the govt that the possession was yet to be taken. 

Recording the submission, Justice R M T Teekaa Raman wondered whether the revenue department is disputing the submission made by the AG, who is a constitutional authority. To this, additional advocate-general J Ravindran and Wilson informed the court that a modification petition had been filed before the division bench to modify the submission made by the AG, which is yet to be listed. Recording the submissions, Justice Teekaa Raman said: 

“You (govt) wanted to tie the hands of the division bench by AG’s submission and now you want the submission to be lifted.” The court then adjourned the hearing of the suit to Sept 23, for the department to file its counter. 

Over 1K MBBS students’ fate uncertain 3 Pvt Univs Don’t Have UGC Approval

Over 1K MBBS students’ fate uncertain 3 Pvt Univs Don’t Have UGC Approval

Pushpa.Narayan@timesofindia.com 20.09.2024 

Chennai : The academic fate of at least 750 existing MBBS students, plus another 450 preparing to join this year, is hanging by a thread, as three ‘state private universities’ do not have the mandatory University Grants Commission (UGC) approval. These universities are not listed under the UGC and, hence, they may not be able to confer degrees, said UGC officials. 

According to the UGC’s charter, a state must establish auniversity, be it state-run or private, through a separate Act or proper amendment to the existing Tamil Nadu S tate Private Universities Act, 2019. It cannot be done through a mere notification, as has been done in the case of the private universities – Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Institute of Medical Sciences affiliated with Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University and Sri Venkateswaraa Medical College under Sri Venkateshwaraa University. However, the Tamil Nadu state selection committee is allotting MBBS seats to students at three medical colleges. Admission to Kanyakumari Medical Mission and Research Institute, which began this year, was withdrawn after round 1 of counselling following a land dispute petition in the Madras high court. 

“All these colleges were added to the seat matrix because they were approved by the National Medical Commission. The govt asked us to include it in the matrix,” said a senior official at the selection committee on condition of anonymity. “We don’t know if UGC has approved the university,” the official said. While the Tamil Nadu govt gave them a stamp of approval by taking the amendment route, instead of creating them by a dedicated Act, the National Medical Council (NMC) has allowed  them to be included in the seat matrix and enabling admission of students, even though the UGC is yet to approve their existence. On her part, Tamil Nadu Health Secretary Supriya Sahu said the issue would be under the purview of the higher education department. However, Higher Education Secretary Pradeep Yadav did not respond to messages or calls. 

When contacted, UGC chairman M Jagadesh Kumar told TOI that certain aspects of the establishment of private universities in Tamil Nadu were not fully aligned with the UGC Act and Regulations. “UGC followed up the matter with relevant state govt departments and requested them to establish the universities through a separate act or through amendments in the existing relevant state govt Act,” he said. The issue extends to seven proposed universities in Tamil Nadu. “The inclusion of these universities in the UGC list is pending since the passage/amendments of the Act in the state assembly is awaited,” he said. “The stipulated period given to the universities is still to end and we are expecting a resolution as early as possible,” he said. 

The UGC’s preliminary nod given to two of the seven proposed universities – Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University and Jeppiar University – will remain if the reply from the state is satisfactory, he said. “If not, the initial approval will be withdrawn,” he said. Following communication from the UGC, the state higher education minister K Ponmudy introduced a Bill to amend the Tamil Nadu Private Universities Act, 2019 on Oct 10, 2023, “to protect the welfare of the student community.” The Bill, passed by the assembly, proposed to include the names of the university in its schedule. It is, however, yet to receive the governor’s assent. Legal experts say admissions to medical, engineering or any other courses in these ‘private universities’ will be void as these institutions are yet to be conferred the status of a “private university.”

IIM-I partners with 2 foreign varsities for dual degree

IIM-I partners with 2 foreign varsities for dual degree

 TIMES NEWS NETWORK 19.09.2024

 Indore : Indian Institute of Management, Indore, (IIM-I) has signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with the Corvinus University of Budapest and the Robert Gordon University, Scotland. The collaboration is aimed at developing dual degree programmes and conducting joint research programmes. “The Corvinus University of Budapest, known for its strong emphasis on business and economics, and the Robert Gordon University bring a wealth of expertise and resources to the table. The partnerships will provide IIM-I’s students and faculty with access to cutting-edge research facilities, innovative programmes, and a broader global network,” IIM-I director Prof Himanshu Rai said. Corvinus University executive and PG programmes dean Dr Ákos Varga said, “This MoU will enable us to exchange academic staff and students, allowing for an exchange of experiences through lectures and workshops.”