Cabinet approves amendment to KGMU Act
The amendment, approved on Thursday, is intended to strengthen the protection and monitoring of constitutional rights for reserved categories within the institution.
KGMU spokesperson KK Singh said that previously, the university's executive council included four faculty members from SC and OBC categories—two from the medical wing and two from the dental wing—for a period of about 14 years. The recent amendment expands this representation, allowing up to eight members from SC and OBC categories to join the council. These members may now be drawn from a broader range of faculties, including medicine, dental, paramedical, and nursing, reflecting the university's diverse academic structure.
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