Student activists demanding reopening of campuses, timely disbursement of fellowships detained
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Last Updated: Jan 21, 2021, 04:39 PM IST
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The student bodies said students from worker, peasant and marginalised communities were adversely affected by lack of resources and unequal distribution , with women students suffering even more .
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NEW DELHI: Over half a dozen student activists were detained on Thursday for protesting in front of the Ministry of Education here to press for reopening of university campuses and timely disbursement of fellowships, among other demands. SFI Activists detained infront of MHRD for demanding- Re-opening Campuses Immediately, Stop Increasing Digital Divide, Timely Disbursement Fellowship, Scholarships, Stop Diluting the Reservation Policy, Ensure Proper Counselling for addressing mental health issues, Jawaharlal Nehru University president Aishe Ghosh tweeted.
SFI, AISA submit memorandums to reopen campuses in city
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The Students’ Federation of India (SFI) and the All India Students’ Association (AISA) on Thursday protested outside the MHRD and the UGC, respectively, demanding the reopening of college campuses, disbursal of scholarships and an end to digital divide.
Both the organisations submitted memorandums to reopen the universities, colleges, libraries and other campus facilities immediately. The AISA said Jt. Secretary of UGC assured the delegation that the Commission has issued guidelines of reopening to universities, who shall then implement them in autonomous manner. Regarding the issues of financial aid and extension to research scholars, the UGC claimed to be sympathetic to the needs, AISA said.
DU allows final year practical classes from February, theory classes to remain online
DUSU had also submitted a memorandum to the DSW and the librarian of Central Reference Library demanding phased reopening of libraries and colleges. (Image Source: File Photo)
Updated: Jan 7, 2021, 06:30 PM IST
Final-year students of colleges affiliated to the Delhi University will be allowed to attend practical classes and laboratory sessions in small groups from February, an official stated. However, theory classes will remain online.
The decision was taken after the Department of Students Welfare (DSW) held meetings with college principals. According to a statement issued by the Central University s Dean of Students Welfare Rajeev Gupta, the decision to attend physical classes is optional.
RANCHI: Various trade unions, farmers’ organisations and political parties, including CPM, on Sunday beat utensils, drums and clapped in Albert Ekka Chowk here in protest against the Centre’s farm laws and a symbolic gesture to prevent people from listening to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’.
Besides political parties and other organisations, several artistes, including painters, recited poems and drew sketches, in support of the farmers agitating near the Delhi border.
Organisations like Kisan Sabha, All India Trade Union Congress, All India Students Federation and All India Students’ Association also took part in the protest.
CPM state secretariat member Prakash Viplav said, “We shouted slogans like ‘had enough of Mann Ki Baat, now we want kaam ki baat’.”
Questions over DU’s move to allot five supernumerary seats per college this year
University officials told The Indian Express the colleges would get to determine which five students would get admission, but there were no specified rules for selection yet. December 24, 2020 2:43:57 am
Only those students who have registered on the portal and submitted their application form for admission would be eligible.
In a surprise move, Delhi University has decided to add five supernumerary seats per college for admissions in the current academic year, with relaxation of up to 10% in the cut-off, citing the Covid-19pandemic. These students will have to pay the same fees as other students.