Recipe for failure: Delhi University teachers slam 4-year UG in plea to President
Prof Bhagi cautioned that academic independence could be compromised if financial aid comes with strings attached. He called for immediate government intervention and special grants to help DU colleges upgrade their infrastructure.Echoing similar concerns, DUTA Secretary Dr Anil Kumar stressed that the new UGC regulations should only be introduced after the 8th Pay Commission recommendations are in place and following broad consultations with academic stakeholders.DUTA flagged several pressing issues, such as overcrowded classrooms and labs, overworked faculty, delayed academic calendars, and the growing mismatch between DU's curriculum and external platforms like SWAYAM and MOOCs. The association warned that counting credits from such platforms toward degrees could dilute academic rigor and reduce student-teacher interaction.DUTA Treasurer Dr Akanksha Khurana underscored that rolling out major policy changes without adequate infrastructure or stakeholder feedback risks undermining the objectives of NEP 2020. She also reiterated the association's demands to reinstate MPhil and PhD increments, fairly count previous ad-hoc service for promotion, remove arbitrary restrictions on senior professor posts, and fast-track the promotion process with a defined two-month deadline.The petition serves as a strong signal to education policymakers that the implementation of NEP 2020, particularly FYUP, requires more than a policy mandate—it demands resources, planning, and inclusive dialogue.(With PTI inputs)- Ends
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