Univs step up measures, AUD stops offline classes

Univs step up measures, AUD stops offline classes

TIMES NEWS NETWORK

New Delhi:10.04.2021

With Covid-19 cases continuing to rise, universities across Delhi have stepped up safety measures.

While Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) issued fresh standard operating procedure (SOP) on Friday, pointing out that there are currently 27 active cases on the campus, including 24 students, Delhi University and Jamia Millia Islamia have also issued strict guidelines to restrict student movement on their respective campuses.

Ambedkar University has, meanwhile, gone a step further and has announced that “offline classes shall be suspended in all campuses of the university till further notice.” The varsity has also postponed its MBA entrance test which was due on April 11. Speaking to TOI, AUD registrar Nitin Malik said, “Considering the increase in number of Covid-19 cases in Delhi, to ensure safety of its students, faculty and staff, the university has suspended offline classes.”

On Friday, JNU issued a circular stating that the campus has observed 281 cases of Covid-19 since the pandemic began. The varsity has also witnessed five deaths due to virus. As part of renewed security measures, JNU has asked its wardens and deans to be vigilant, take precautions and enforce mask wearing, social distancing and hygiene. It asked its NCC and NSS to “create social awareness in all common areas and campus premises.” It also asked its security staff to take pictures of anyone not wearing a mask.

Similarly, Jamia and DU has also issued guidelines limiting student presence on campus and have cancelled all future booking of seminar halls and auditoriums.