Concern over Jamia Millia Islamia's financial health, slow pace of development projects in focus as V-C meets Pradhan
In a meeting with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) Vice Chancellor Prof. Mazhar Asif, and Registrar Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi on Tuesday raised concerns over the institution's financial health and delayed infrastructure projects.
During the meeting, 'the financial condition of the university was a key point of discussion,' a press statement issued by the university on Wednesday noted. 'The V-C and the Registrar gave an overview of the progress of developmental projects under the Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA) and expressed concern over the unsatisfactory pace of progress on these projects,' it added.
The officials also discussed long-term academic plans, including the establishment of a medical college, which received 'full support' from the Minister. 'They also had a fruitful discussion on the establishment of a medical college at JMI, to which the Hon'ble Minister expressed his full support and assured them of all possible assistance,' the statement underlined.
The V-C and the Registrar also thanked the Education Ministry for supporting the launch of a new postgraduate programme in dentistry. 'They conveyed their deep gratitude to Dharmendra Pradhan for his continued encouragement and commitment to strengthening the Faculty of Dentistry,' the university stated.
The V-C and Registrar also highlighted the performance of JMI's Residential Coaching Academy (RCA), noting that more than 30 students from RCA are selected each year for the civil services and join top administrative services.
The meeting concluded with discussions around the university's upcoming convocation and potential dignitaries for the event. 'The Hon'ble Minister commended the university's progress and assured Prof. Asif and Prof. Rizvi of his unwavering support,' the statement read.
Jamia Millia Islamia was established in 1920, originally at Aligarh. In 1925, it initially moved to Karol Bagh, Delhi, and later was set up in Jamia Nagar. In 1988, it became the Central University by an Act of Parliament, as per the official website.
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