Tamil Nadu’s delay may cost Anna University special status
Ragu.Raman@timesgroup.com
Chennai:23.09.2019
Though ministry of human resource development (MHRD) sought a letter of commitment to release Tamil Nadu’s share of funds within a week, six weeks later, the state government is yet to reply to get the Institute of Eminence (IoE) status for Anna University. Any further delay is likely to result in Anna University losing the coveted status to other state/central universities lobbying for IoE.
The status would get Anna University up to ₹1,000 crore funding while giving full freedom to run new courses and admit foreign students.
“A letter from MHRD dated August 6 urged the state government to decide on allotting state’s share to Anna University after getting Institute of Eminence status within a week. But, even after several weeks, no decision has been taken,” sources said.
The university has sought ₹2,500 crore to become a global institution in five years. After perusing the proposal, the MHRD’s empowered expert committee shortlisted Anna University as one of the 10 public institutions for IoE status.
When asked, M K Surappa, Anna University vice-chancellor, said he has written to the higher education department requesting them to issue the letter of compliance on priority basis. He said he is expecting “a positive response from the government.” However, former vice-chancellors urged the state government to take a decision urgently.
“If we miss it, then universities such as Savitribai Phule Pune University may get the status. It is a great honour for TN to have a world-class university and the state government should take a decision as soon as possible,” said E Balagurusamy, former vice-chancellor, Anna University.
“If the state government cannot fund its share for developing infrastructure under IoE status, then they can demand full grant from the Centre,” he said.
Ragu.Raman@timesgroup.com
Chennai:23.09.2019
Though ministry of human resource development (MHRD) sought a letter of commitment to release Tamil Nadu’s share of funds within a week, six weeks later, the state government is yet to reply to get the Institute of Eminence (IoE) status for Anna University. Any further delay is likely to result in Anna University losing the coveted status to other state/central universities lobbying for IoE.
The status would get Anna University up to ₹1,000 crore funding while giving full freedom to run new courses and admit foreign students.
“A letter from MHRD dated August 6 urged the state government to decide on allotting state’s share to Anna University after getting Institute of Eminence status within a week. But, even after several weeks, no decision has been taken,” sources said.
The university has sought ₹2,500 crore to become a global institution in five years. After perusing the proposal, the MHRD’s empowered expert committee shortlisted Anna University as one of the 10 public institutions for IoE status.
When asked, M K Surappa, Anna University vice-chancellor, said he has written to the higher education department requesting them to issue the letter of compliance on priority basis. He said he is expecting “a positive response from the government.” However, former vice-chancellors urged the state government to take a decision urgently.
“If we miss it, then universities such as Savitribai Phule Pune University may get the status. It is a great honour for TN to have a world-class university and the state government should take a decision as soon as possible,” said E Balagurusamy, former vice-chancellor, Anna University.
“If the state government cannot fund its share for developing infrastructure under IoE status, then they can demand full grant from the Centre,” he said.
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