NEW DELHI: The UGC draft guidelines, which propose “de-reserving” positions in higher education institutions designated for SC, ST, and OBC candidates in the event that qualified candidates are not available, were met with protests on Monday by student organisations. Along with other Left-leaning student organisations like AISA and SFI, the JNU Students’ Union (JNUSU) protested outside the UGC headquarters, calling for the proposal to be rescinded.
AISA said in a statement that the proposed guidelines will “ruin all inclusiveness and justice from education institutions” and are harmful to the values of democratic India.
“This notice will not be tolerated by the students and no empty promise, but outright deletion of it from the guideline must be ensured,” the statement said.
The student body also raised objections to the draft guidelines being issued only in English, online, and without a broadcast to the press. It submitted preliminary comments on the matter in a letter to the University Grants Commission on Sunday.
A delegation of students representing different outfits met officials at the UGC office and presented the grievances of the student community they stand to face if the draft guidelines are implemented.
According to the Students Federation of India, students were assured by the UGC officials that the draft guidelines will be revised to remove the clause on de-reservation of SC, ST, and OBC posts.
“Following the protest at UGC, delegates met with the officials of UGC and expressed the grievances of the student community regarding the guidelines released by the body.
“The officials accepted that it was a grave mistake that happened from their side and the revised draft will not carry the clause on de-reservation,” the SFI statement read.
The Krantikari Yuva Sangathan (KYS) also participated in the demonstration and demanded the dismissal of UGC Chairperson M Jagadesh Kumar.
In its statement, the group alleged the draft guidelines are an attempt to lower the number of reserved seats in higher education institutes so that eligible candidates could be rejected as ‘not found suitable,’ or NFS, category.
The ‘Guidelines for Implementation of the Reservation Policy of the Government of India in Higher Education Institutes,’ stipulate that a vacancy reserved for SC, ST and OBC candidates can be declared “unreserved” if enough candidates from these categories are not available.
AISA said in a statement that the proposed guidelines will “ruin all inclusiveness and justice from education institutions” and are harmful to the values of democratic India.
“This notice will not be tolerated by the students and no empty promise, but outright deletion of it from the guideline must be ensured,” the statement said.
The student body also raised objections to the draft guidelines being issued only in English, online, and without a broadcast to the press. It submitted preliminary comments on the matter in a letter to the University Grants Commission on Sunday.
A delegation of students representing different outfits met officials at the UGC office and presented the grievances of the student community they stand to face if the draft guidelines are implemented.
According to the Students Federation of India, students were assured by the UGC officials that the draft guidelines will be revised to remove the clause on de-reservation of SC, ST, and OBC posts.
“Following the protest at UGC, delegates met with the officials of UGC and expressed the grievances of the student community regarding the guidelines released by the body.
“The officials accepted that it was a grave mistake that happened from their side and the revised draft will not carry the clause on de-reservation,” the SFI statement read.
The Krantikari Yuva Sangathan (KYS) also participated in the demonstration and demanded the dismissal of UGC Chairperson M Jagadesh Kumar.
In its statement, the group alleged the draft guidelines are an attempt to lower the number of reserved seats in higher education institutes so that eligible candidates could be rejected as ‘not found suitable,’ or NFS, category.
The ‘Guidelines for Implementation of the Reservation Policy of the Government of India in Higher Education Institutes,’ stipulate that a vacancy reserved for SC, ST and OBC candidates can be declared “unreserved” if enough candidates from these categories are not available.
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