We had British Raj. British Officers anyway were efficient as they wanted to rule the country.
They were not only accountable but in many ways helped India to grow in several areas, e.g.,
they took our literature at International plane, railway network more than 55,000 km in 90 yrs
span (1857-1947), India could add hardly 10,000 km in 67 years span (1947 to 2014), etc.
2.
After independence Indian Officers took over, accountability became a rare commodity, the mind
set instead of public servant to public masters has changed, red-tapeism and bureaucracy play
key roles. More or less this is a general phenomenon in all public sectors all over the
country. Change will take place but slowly as we advance of course in natural way and not by
design,a sorry state of affairs.
3.
North East is very well a part of India but mind-set does not recognize such regionalism. Bear
with me, days are changing, perhaps we teachers can accelerate the process by a little bit of
courage and sacrifices.
4.
We are with you. Unfortunately, we have to use our energy to curb out undesired practices
instead of using it for national development. But somebody has to take up the task. And those
are we.
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On Mon, 07 Jul 2014 16:13:01 +0530 "surajit kumar bhagowati"
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>Thanks sir for your valuable writings.
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Sir, i want to share on the functioning of the UGC regarding research fund management. I have
completed a major research project in 2010 but till today I have not received the second
installment from the UGC for no reasons. The UGC has accepted my audited reports but till today
I have not received any reply from this body on the research money.
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We are the teachers living in northeast India need to face severe ill treatment from the UGC
officials at the time of releasing research as well as travel grants. sometime I feel whether we
are in greater India.
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Its nothing but wrong treatment from the UGC.
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I need your kind attention please.
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Regards
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Dr. Surjit Kumar Bhagawati
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Assam
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> UGC norms for VCs will keep out political interferenceM ANANDAKRISHNANCHENNAI [TOI:
03.07.2014] : In the last few years, several vice-chancellors have been removed across the
country by the chancellors of universities for acts unbecoming of their position.
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Last month, the appointment of a VC inTamil Naduwas set aside by the Madras high court for not
fulfilling the essential minimum qualification prescribed by University Grants Commission (UGC)
regulations. This has far-reaching implications for universities since many such improper
appointments have gone unnoticed in several states for want of challengers. For many decades
since the introduction of the university system in India in mid-19th century, the position of
vice-chancellors was adorned by eminent scholars and distinguished statesmen who had commendable
stature in society. Such personalities were identified and persuaded by search committees
consisting of highly renowned academicians, scientists and administrators of impeccable
credentials.
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It is only during the last two or three decades that political interference â€" bordering on
scandals â€" has dominated the selection of VCs particularly in state universities. Though such
practices are widely prevalent only in a few states, there are signs that other states will also
get infected by this disease. Seriously concerned with this growing menace affecting the
university system, the UGC brought out a regulation in 2010 prescribing the minimum
qualifications for teachers in universities and colleges and for VCs. The clause 7.3.0
pertaining to VCs states: "Persons of the highest level of competence, integrity, morals and
institutional commitment are to be appointed as vice-chancellors.
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The vice-chancellor to be appointed should be a distinguished academician, with a minimum of ten
years of experience as professor in a university system or ten years of experience in an
equivalent position in a reputed research and academic administrative organization." This clause
was abandoned in 2011 under pressure from vested interests but got restored in 2013 due to
agitations by the academic community and coverage in the media.
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The UGC regulations provide for the manner of selection of VCs too. The members of the search
committee shall be persons of eminence in the sphere of higher education and shall not be
connected in any manner with the university concerned or its colleges. While preparing the panel
of names of candidates, the search committee must give proper weightage to academic excellence,
exposure to the higher education system in the country and abroad, and adequate experience in
academic and administrative governance to be given in writing along with the panel to be
submitted to the visitor/chancellor. This stipulation was included mainly to prevent persons of
questionable standing gaining membership in the search committees.
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Section 7.4.0 of the UGC regulations required the State University Acts and Statutes to be
aligned with the provisions of the regulations. Most states, however, chose to ignore it in
order to preserve their prerogatives to appoint VCs of their choice. The insistence on the
minimum qualifications of a VC is meant to ensure visionary leadership to the university in
taking it forward to newer heights. An eminently qualified VC would have the moral power to
advise the faculty on their role in teaching and research. He or she will be able to keep out
undue external influences.
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The judiciary, in its wisdom, has recognized the importance of the provisions of the UGC
regulations on minimum qualifications of the VCs and has set aside the improper appointments of
the Madurai Kamaraj VC when it was brought to their attention. It is up to the academic
community and responsible civil society to take advantage of this development to preserve the
stature, dignity and credibility of our university system.
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governors of IIT-Kanpur, and a Padma Shri awardee)Educate, Empower, ElevateProf. Bholanath
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