July 31, 2024
Jawhar Sircar’s supplementary question during Question Hour on whether the government can broaden the UGC rules to upgrade non-academically qualified but highly experienced technicians in fine arts institutions to professors of practice
Sir, through you, I would like to ask the Minister, a very pertinent question relating to education. As you know, the UGC rules have been made to apply to every organisation that is deemed to be a university. The problem arises when we get non-academic universities like those teaching theatres, those teaching dances and other forms. there are people who are specialized in say, electric lighting, in various trades, who are absolutely less qualified. But, throughout the lives, they will be treated in a demeaning manner. Can they avail of this opportunity to be upgraded and deserve the respect of a Professor of Practice? Those technician who have more virtue and more experience in dealing with cultural subjects, can they please be accommodated under such scheme?
