DU reservations: Faculty questions govt’s intentions
3 Oct 2013 5:36 AM IST
The proposal of implementing 90 per cent reservation for students from Delhi by the state government has not gone down well with teachers and academicians of Delhi University. They have questioned the government’s move, saying that this decision will create divisions amongst students studying in the varsity. Consequently, it will raise the question of who is a ‘Dilliwala’ in a city, which is considered a melting pot for all cultures and communities.
Abha Dev Habib, professor of Physics in Miranda House, showed discontent towards the proposal. Habib said, ‘The state government has not gone down well with this move. I must ask Sheila Diskhit, Who is a ‘Dilliwala’ student?
‘It is central university and Sheila Dikshit should stop playing these political gimmicks and tactics before the state assembly elections. No such reservation can be done in colleges. If they really want to generate greater opportunities for students from Delhi, they should open new colleges in Delhi. Essentially, they should increase investment in higher education.’ added Abha.
Nandita Narain, Delhi University Teachers Association (DUTA) president, said, ‘Delhi government has already taken over Delhi College of Engineering. By trying to establish a hold over other colleges in the varsity, which are funded by the state government, they are attempting to create a false sense of increased opportunities.’
‘The chief minister must follow all the academic ordinances of our varsity. The timing is highly suspect because admissions for this session have already been completed. What is the need for this change now?’ she added.
The Delhi government has promised 90 per cent reservation for city students in 12 DU colleges that are completely funded by the Delhi government.
Another key element of the proposal is that in 16 other colleges, which receive 50 per cent capital grants and 5 per cent recurring grants from Delhi government, the local quota would be 50 per cent.
Abha Dev Habib, professor of Physics in Miranda House, showed discontent towards the proposal. Habib said, ‘The state government has not gone down well with this move. I must ask Sheila Diskhit, Who is a ‘Dilliwala’ student?
‘It is central university and Sheila Dikshit should stop playing these political gimmicks and tactics before the state assembly elections. No such reservation can be done in colleges. If they really want to generate greater opportunities for students from Delhi, they should open new colleges in Delhi. Essentially, they should increase investment in higher education.’ added Abha.
Nandita Narain, Delhi University Teachers Association (DUTA) president, said, ‘Delhi government has already taken over Delhi College of Engineering. By trying to establish a hold over other colleges in the varsity, which are funded by the state government, they are attempting to create a false sense of increased opportunities.’
‘The chief minister must follow all the academic ordinances of our varsity. The timing is highly suspect because admissions for this session have already been completed. What is the need for this change now?’ she added.
The Delhi government has promised 90 per cent reservation for city students in 12 DU colleges that are completely funded by the Delhi government.
Another key element of the proposal is that in 16 other colleges, which receive 50 per cent capital grants and 5 per cent recurring grants from Delhi government, the local quota would be 50 per cent.
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