Govt to amend Varsity Act, bring back old appointment system
4 months, 1 week ago

Govt to amend Varsity Act, bring back old appointment system

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: The state government has decided to amend the Odisha University Act, 2020 and revert to the previous system in the appointment of vice-chancellors and recruitment of teaching staff in the universities. Higher Education minister Suryabanshi Suraj said the ‘Nutana Unnata Abhilasha, Odisha scholarship scheme for college students which was launched by the previous BJD government will also be scrapped. Replying to questions in the Assembly, Suraj said the provisions in the amended OU Act, brought by the previous BJD government, regarding the selection of vice-chancellors and recruitment of teaching staff, run contrary to the regulations of the UGC. The minister said many intellectuals and MLAs have also raised questions on the nomination of a representative of Higher Education secretary to the syndicate of the universities as it diluted their autonomy.

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New Indian Express  

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New Indian Express  

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New Indian Express  

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The Hindu  

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News 18  

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Firstpost  

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Live Mint  

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