Withdraw Universities Amendment Act’
DHARWAD, FEBRUARY 07, 2019 00:00 IST
Students taking part in a protest demonstration demanding withdrawal of the Karnataka State Universities (Amendment) Act 2017 in Dharwad on Wednesday.SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
Students from different educational institutions take out protest rally in Dharwad
Students from different educational institutions took out a protest rally under the aegis of the ABVP demanding withdrawal of the Karnataka State Universities (Amendment) Act 2017, which, they said, is detrimental to the higher education sector.
The protesters later held a protest dharna in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office and submitted a memorandum addressed to Governor Vajubhai Vala.
They said that without discussing thoroughly with educationists, thinkers and stakeholders, the government has brought amendments to the State University Act 2017, which were against the very purpose of establishing universities.
They were also against UGC norms, they said. This Act has been tabled to allow politicians spread their tentacles in university education and spoil the learning atmosphere. Hence, the amended Act should be withdrawn.
This new Act is a den of confusions and hence, it should be replaced with a comprehensive policy for the progress of higher education and to safeguard the interests of students and also protect universities.
This apart, almost 50 % of teaching and non-teaching posts in State universities have fallen vacant and there is pressure on the existing faculty to complete the syllabus in time. The government without much delay should fill all vacant posts, they said.
The students said that the government’s move stipulates commercialisation of the education sector.
Education is not a commodity and the fruits of education should reach people of all communities and classes. The State is considered an education hub, the students said.
But in the last few months, the quality of higher education is deteriorating due to new policies. The Higher Education Minister is, in a hurried manner and lacking vision, bringing in several new policies which are detrimental to the education sector in the State, they said.
DHARWAD, FEBRUARY 07, 2019 00:00 IST
Students taking part in a protest demonstration demanding withdrawal of the Karnataka State Universities (Amendment) Act 2017 in Dharwad on Wednesday.SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
Students from different educational institutions take out protest rally in Dharwad
Students from different educational institutions took out a protest rally under the aegis of the ABVP demanding withdrawal of the Karnataka State Universities (Amendment) Act 2017, which, they said, is detrimental to the higher education sector.
The protesters later held a protest dharna in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office and submitted a memorandum addressed to Governor Vajubhai Vala.
They said that without discussing thoroughly with educationists, thinkers and stakeholders, the government has brought amendments to the State University Act 2017, which were against the very purpose of establishing universities.
They were also against UGC norms, they said. This Act has been tabled to allow politicians spread their tentacles in university education and spoil the learning atmosphere. Hence, the amended Act should be withdrawn.
This new Act is a den of confusions and hence, it should be replaced with a comprehensive policy for the progress of higher education and to safeguard the interests of students and also protect universities.
This apart, almost 50 % of teaching and non-teaching posts in State universities have fallen vacant and there is pressure on the existing faculty to complete the syllabus in time. The government without much delay should fill all vacant posts, they said.
The students said that the government’s move stipulates commercialisation of the education sector.
Education is not a commodity and the fruits of education should reach people of all communities and classes. The State is considered an education hub, the students said.
But in the last few months, the quality of higher education is deteriorating due to new policies. The Higher Education Minister is, in a hurried manner and lacking vision, bringing in several new policies which are detrimental to the education sector in the State, they said.
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