“The idea behind the letter sent to universities in October 2018 was to seek suggestions about teaching of Hindi in universities and not to mandate it,” UGC Secretary Rajnish Jain said.
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UGC To Study Quality Of PhD Thesis For Doctoral Degrees Awarded In Last 10 Yrs
The move comes following concern raised by various quarters about duplication of subjects on which PhDs are done.
Restore 200-point Roster System for Reservation in Universities: Rahul Gandhi Writes to Prakash Javadekar
The departure from the 200 point roster system has led to widespread protests across the country and deserves urgent intervention, Gandhi said.
Thousands of Students From Across India March in Delhi Demanding Jobs, Better Educational Opportunities
More than 50 youth groups, student unions and organisations came together for the Young India Adhikar March.
DUTA’s Call for Strike Brings Delhi University to a Standstill, Thousands March to Parliament
The DUTA is demanding removal of the Vice Chancellor for misgovernance.
Casteist Policies Aiming to Eliminate SCs, STs, OBCs From Higher Education: Lalu Prasad Yadav
His remark came a day ahead of his party’s proposed march in Delhi in protest of the UGC’s 13-point roster reservation system.
Bring Ordinance on Reservation Roster for Teaching Positions: RS Member and DU Professor Manoj Jha Writes to Javadekar
UGC had announced in March that an individual department should be considered as base unit to calculate number of teaching posts to be reserved for SC/ST candidates.
No Rule to Restrict Entry in Exam For Wearing Hijab: Goa Govt
Last month, 24-year-old Safina Khan Soudagar had said that she was not allowed to take the NET exam in Panaji for refusing to remove her Hijab.
Modi Government Adds New Hurdle For Dalit Students To Avail Special Research Fellowship
The new guidelines are unjust and a move to exclude Dalit students from higher education, said BJP Lok Sabha MP Udit Raj.
UGC Prohibits Academics From Publishing Materials Critical Of Central & State Govt; Professors Call It A Move ‘Curtailing Democratic Rights’
“We will have the kind of publications that military men write, which are mainly technical in nature,” a professor said.
Sukhadeo Thorat Says Reservation Necessary Wherever There Is Discrimination In The Private Sector
The economist added that the contractual system in government jobs should be stopped.