August 13th 2024.
Bhubaneswar: In a recent development, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has addressed Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi regarding certain concerns that have arisen due to the Odisha University Act 2020, which was introduced by the previous BJD government. According to Pradhan, this amendment has resulted in discrepancies and conflicts with the provisions of the UGC Act, and has also compromised the independence of educational institutions.
Pradhan emphasized that the autonomy of Odisha's educational institutions has been significantly curtailed by the actions of the previous government. Therefore, he urged the chief minister to rectify the Act in accordance with the legal and regulatory framework. He believes that this amendment is necessary to restore confidence among educationists and safeguard the autonomy of educational institutions, while also upholding the highest standards of education in Odisha.
It is worth noting that the previous BJD government had made extensive amendments to the original Odisha University Act of 1989. However, Pradhan highlighted that certain provisions in the current Act, such as the selection of chancellors and recruitment of teaching staff, not only go against the regulations of the UGC but also disregard the Supreme Court's directives. He further stated that these efforts by the previous government to undermine the credibility of educationists and educational institutions in the state should be reevaluated without delay.
In conclusion, Pradhan has urged the Odisha Chief Minister to take necessary measures to address the concerns raised by the discrepancies in the Odisha University Act 2020. He believes that this will not only benefit the education sector in the state but also restore the faith and trust of the people in the government's commitment towards upholding the autonomy of educational institutions. The ball is now in the court of the Odisha government, and it remains to be seen how they will respond to these valid concerns.
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