he three universities opened by Congress government in Rajasthan are on the verge of closure, the varsities are Haridev Joshi University of Journalism and Mass Communication (HJUJ) Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Law University (BALU) both in Jaipur and Bikaner Technical University (BTU) in Bikaner.
A cabinet sub-committee formed to review the decisions taken by former CM Ashok Gehlot in last months of his tenure had recommended closure of two universities, HJUJ and BALU. BTU is facing uncertainty as the ordinance lapsed in April 2014 followed by an order stating that the closing of university has been called off till fresh orders.
The HJUJ which has over 100 students has moved an inch closer towards closure with the higher education department issuing a letter directing the university vice-chancellor of not conducting any exercise for admissions and recruitment.
Another university, BALU is running from a rented space in Durgapura, Jaipur and has not started any course nor was allotted any land. Here, Vice Chancellor U C Sankhla, registrar and one finance officer were appointed in 2013. "I have been writing to governments to start this university but they aren't interested. I would say that present government should take its decision in the interest of law students in Rajasthan," said Sankhla, who has completed all the paper work to start this university.
Kali Charan Saraf, higher and technical education minister has made it clear that both the universities are causing colossal waste to the state ex-chequer. "Previous government formed them without any feasibility. The HJUJ has less than 100 students and 8 teachers. My view is that it should be merged with Rajasthan University's Center for Mass Communication so that students will at least get their degrees from a reputed university (RU). The state doesn't require specific law universities as law colleges under state universities are doing well," said Saraf.
Saraf, however, has again cleared that technical education is going through major correction in the state. "BTU was aimed at load-shedding of already existing Rajasthan Technical University in Kota. However, when technical education is registering negative growth there is less possibility of considering its re-opening," said Saraf. Gehlot-led government had opened 8 universities in last two years of its tenure. The other five universities are Sardar Patel Police and Security University in Jodhpur, Brij University in Bharatpur, Matysa University in Alwar, Shekhawati University in Sikar and Rajiv Gandhi Tribal University in Udaipur, reported ToI.
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