Delhi University postponed the discussion on the University’s eminence tag

The Delhi University has decided to postpone the discussion on the issue of the  University’s eminence tag as it is facing opposition from the members of its Executive council. Executive Council member V S Negi asked why the administration of the DU did not consult the stakeholders and statutory bodies like Academic Council and Executive Council before applying for the status.

“There is general opposition to this status on the ground of funding pattern as well as the structure of it. Teachers are not in favour to start any courses in DU which are beyond the general control of the Academics Council and Executive Council of the university,” he said.

They are also objecting to the University’s eminence tag saying that it will lead to the privatization of the university. Following the opposition, the university has postponed the discussion and it will resume once all the related documents are presented before the Executive Council.

The HRD Ministry had awarded the ‘Institute of Eminence‘ (IoE) status to the Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University, University of Hyderabad, IIT-Madras and IIT-Kharagpur in September.