Karnatak University to take delegation to govt. seeking funds to tide over crunch
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnatak University to take delegation to govt. seeking funds to tide over crunch

The Hindu  

Karnatak University, Dharwad, one of the oldest universities in the State, which has exhausted internal resources even to pay pensioners, has decided to take a delegation to the State government seeking additional funds. Replying to a query during a press conference in Dharwad on Wednesday, Acting Vice-Chancellor of the university Jayashri S. said that they plan to send a delegation of Syndicate members to Bengaluru to seek additional funds from the government for making mandatory payments and also, funds for development. Finance Officer C. Krishnamurthy said that the university required funds to the tune of ₹126 crore annually towards various expenses, development and maintenance works and payment to pensioners. Prof. Jayashri said that as there has been no response from the government on requests for additional funds, they have decided to send a delegation of Syndicate members to the government seeking funds.

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Immediately provide funds to resolve pension, salary issues at MKU
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Immediately provide funds to resolve pension, salary issues at MKU

The Hindu  

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Universities in A.P. receive grants for payment of salaries to employees, pensioners
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Universities in A.P. receive grants for payment of salaries to employees, pensioners

The Hindu  

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Madras University faculty protest inadequate Rs 7.59 crore block grant amid financial crisis
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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New Indian Express  

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Odisha to roll out ₹2659 crore scholarship for undergraduate and PG students
1 year, 1 month ago

Odisha to roll out ₹2659 crore scholarship for undergraduate and PG students

Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 7 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Financial crisis: Punjabi University seeks immediate disbursal of ₹90-crore grant
3 years, 11 months ago

Financial crisis: Punjabi University seeks immediate disbursal of ₹90-crore grant

Hindustan Times  

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Vijayawada: Rs 400 crore common fund in frozen state
8 years, 9 months ago

Vijayawada: Rs 400 crore common fund in frozen state

Deccan Chronicle  

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Universities get little money, but sit on them, says recent UGC study
8 years, 9 months ago

Universities get little money, but sit on them, says recent UGC study

Deccan Chronicle  

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