Mysuru: The State Government’s move to bring in amendment to the Karnataka State Universities Act, is a step that would curb the development of Universities in the State and rob it of its autonomous status, said Forum of Former Vice-Chancellors of Karnataka State Universities President Prof. S.N. Hegde.
Addressing a press meet at a private hotel in city yesterday, Prof. Hegde said, according to the amendment, the State Government will appoint the teaching and non-teaching staff in 24 Universities in the State. As a result, the Government’s interference in running the Universities will increase. Added to this, it also wants to see that its approval is needed for any project worth over Rs. One crore undertaken by Universities. Such a move will not only affect the development of the Universities but also bring down the quality of teaching. Hence, we have decided to oppose this step and write letters to both the Governor and the State Government.
