‘Attack on Autonomy’: Education Ministry Seeks Presence in DU, Other Central University Executive Councils
Atul Krishna | 14 October 2024 | News Careers360
New Delhi: Teachers have raised concerns about an education ministry letter, dated August 20, that has directed Delhi University and 27 other central universities to amend their university statutes to include a representative from the ministry in their executive councils.
The ministry said that the order aims to "ensure uniformity among central universities and has asked the 28 universities to complete the amendment of statutes within 60 days of receiving the letter. Teachers, however, have called this move a "direct attack" on the autonomy of the university….