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The representative of Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Karnataka demanded an immediate return of the UGC Regulations 2025 draft for the appointment of Vice Chancellor and the recruitment of educational and non-educational staff, he said that they said that they are serious to the rights Let’s finish from States
UGC of an autonomous body university under the Central Government issued measures for the appointment and minimum qualification and maintenance of standards in higher education for the appointment and promotion of teachers and academic staff in universities and colleges), on 6 January, 2025 , On 6 January, 2025, on 6 January, 2025, the draft rules are open to public response by 6 February. (File Image: UGC)
A joint resolution has been passed at the conclusion of the state’s higher education ministers, where representatives from Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Karnataka demanded an immediate withdrawal of the draft of UGC Regulations 2025, he said that they said that they are states Consider rights seriously. ,
Karnataka Higher Education Minister Dr. Mac Sudhakar criticized the proposed rules of UGC, called him a “serious attack” on the autonomy of the state governments in higher education. He alleged that the Center was trying to curb the constitutional powers of the state through the UGC. Centralized policies without consultation.
“We hope that the central government will once again call all states for a meeting and there will be another round of discussion on this draft bill to look for our input. We hope they do this, because how this democracy works, “the minister said.
A fifteen-point joint resolution was unanimously passed, which, the participating states said, the rights of the states were severely curbed in forming the search-selection committees for the selection of the Vice Chancellor.
The controversial provision of Joint Resolution Non-Advocates has also been appointed as the Vice Chancellor.
New set of draft rules issued by University Grants Commission (UGC) For appointment of Vice Chancellor and the recruitment of educational and non-educational staff has triggered the dispute. On 6 January, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan drafted the UGC rules. These proposed rules and guidelines (UGC 2025) are set to change the existing UGC rules on minimum qualification for appointment of teachers and other educational staff in universities and colleges and measures for maintenance of standards in higher education, notified in 2018 (UGC 2018). The move is part of the widespread push by the UGC to accelerate the implementation of the National Education Policy, 2020 (NEP 2020).
Sudhakar, who was leading the Conclave, said that by the conference, the governors have served as the Chancellor of Universities. However, this situation has changed over time. In recent years, concerns have increased over the roles of governors, not only administratively but also politically, to appoint many political candidates. It has formed tension between the governors and the state governments. Recently, friction between the governors and the state governments has taken a new turn, said the Karnataka Minister.
“The appointments of the Vice Chancellor have to make educational appointments and not political appointments. The way the draft bill is structured, it paves the way for them to appoint people who share their ideological thinking, and it is not good for progress. A balanced approach is required, “Sudhakar told AyraNews24x7.” Now we see the governors sitting on the streets and exiting the assemblies without giving joint addresses. ,
Regarding the appointment of Vice Chancellor in central institutions like IITs and IIM, UGC had earlier allowed a state -appointed member in the selection committee, who will serve as its chairman. The Commission also said that in consent with the state government, the Vice Chancellor should be appointed with the idea of equity and social justice.
Quoting an example from Gujarat, the BJP -led government introduced an amendment last year, making the Governor a formal Chancellor, transferring real powers and responsibilities to the state government. It has been accepted in Gujarat. Ideally, as the Supreme Court has also seen, the governors should join the state governments, solve the issues in a cordial manner, and the dialogue should be maintained inste Was joined.
The Karnataka Minister also emphasized that when the state governments are fully responsible for universities-they should be called by funding, infrastructure, pension and faculty appointments-they should be called one in appointing vice-chancellor.
Since 2014, UGC has stopped developmental grant from research programs in universities and developmental grants from the Union Government, such as Rusa (which follows 60:40 funding models), requires significant state contribution. If state universities are responsible and accountable in their assemblies for the functioning of universities, how can they be excluded from the process of appointing the Vice Chancellor? It creates serious concerns about the autonomy and governance of higher education institutions in the country, “Sudhakar told the reporter.
Joint resolution includes:
1. State governments should be given an important role in the appointment of Vice Chancellor in public universities of the state. The draft UGC rules do not envisage any role for the state governments in the appointment of the Vice Chancellor of Public Universities established under the State Acts, reducing the state’s legitimate rights in the federal setup.
2. Rules severely prevent the rights of the states in the formation of search-cum-selection committees for the selection of the Vice Chancellor.
3. The provision allowing the appointment of non-educationals as Vice Chancellor should be withdrawn.
4. The appointment of the Vice Chancellor requires serious consideration by imposing merit, word and eligibility, upgradation standards of higher education.
5. The educational performance indicator (API) system of the assessment should be removed and the introduction of a new system with high levels of discretion should be revalved.
6. Several provisions related to appointment of assistant professors require serious reconsideration, including provisions related to non-need of a basic degree in the main subject.
7. More clarity is sought in the provisions related to Emeritus professors before intermittent appointments, guest faculties, faculty visits, practice professors and guidelines.
8. The provisions related to the results of violation of the draft UGC rules are rigid, highly, undemocratic, and require severe reconsideration.
9. Under the NEP, it is forced to compulsorily apply all proposals and take punitive measures for non-transportation and the state goes against a sense of autonomy in a federal structure.
10. There is a need to put more emphasis in rules on industry-academia cooperation to increase innovation and research ecosystem in public universities.
11. The draft rules and grading parameters are designed to promote private institutions, ignoring the welfare aspects of the government/public institutions.
12. An entrance exam for basic graduate courses makes mandatory to increase ger and provide inclusive education.
13. Publicity, bipolar examination, fast-track degree program, dual degree, and many entry and exit options require and require discussions and clarity before implementation.
14. The UGC draft rules of 2025 need to be withdrawn immediately.
15. The UGC should engage in a colleague, counseling process with states in preparing these rules in the spirit of cooperative federalism.
In the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), including Janata Dal (United), Telugu Desam Party (TDP), and Lok Janakati Party (Ram Vilas Paswan), some regional parties have also expressed dissatisfaction on the issue, but have avoided strong opposition . Due to political obstacles.
Minister D Sridhar Babu, representative of Telangana, spoke to CNN-NEWS18 and said that the spirit of cooperative federalism should be respected. “When the draft guidelines bring, they should have meaningful ideas with all stakeholders. Education comes under concurrent list (under the 7th Schedule to the Constitution). When the state separates, the center should call them. This has not been done. ,
Talking to the media, he also said that the draft should be prepared.
He said, “This is harsh, excessive, and you can call it a drunkian on some issues … , Must be attached to the counseling process. “
Along with Jharkhand minister Sudia Kumar, Govi Chezian of Tamil Nadu also said that he not only supports the steps to oppose the draft bill of Karnataka, but is also demanding legal intervention.
With just six states participating in the Bengaluru Conclave, the Kerala government has now called for a similar program to be held in the state on 20 February, as disgruntled people rally against the Center.
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