University Grants Commission (UGC), the statutory Organization of the Government of India, has cautioned that as many as 21 universities in West Bengal have defaulted in appointing ombudsmen meant for
University Grants Commission (UGC), the statutory Organization of the Government of India, has cautioned that as many as 21 universities in West Bengal have defaulted in appointing ombudsmen meant for addressing the grievances of the students’ there, news agency IANS reported. Among the 21 universities, 17 are state-run while the remaining four are private operating universities. The Commission has not disclosed the names of the universities.
Sources said among 21 universities also include two iconic institutions: University of Calcutta and Jadavpur University (JU), news agency IANS reported. Meanwhile, the JU authorities have claimed that there might be some miscommunications regarding the name of the university appearing among the list of defaulters since an ombudsman has already been appointed by the university authorities within the specified date.
Earlier on January 17, UGC released an important notice, stating that the Universities were requested to appoint Ombudsperson(s) within 30 days of the notification of the Regulations vide letter dated 12 April 2023. This was
followed with several reminders.