UGC Warns Bhimrao Ambedkar University on Caste Discrimination

The University Grants Commission has cautioned the officials and faculty members of Bhimrao Ambedkar University to refrain from any act of discrimination against Schedule Tribe (ST) and Scheduled Caste (SC) students. According to UGC, the varsity should not discriminate students on the grounds of caste, religion and financial status. UGC directed the varsity to maintain a page on the official website for such complaints on caste discrimination. The varsity must also maintain a compliant register at the Registrar’s Office.

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Usually, Bhimrao Ambedkar University reserves 50% seats for the SC/ ST candidates. An official of UGC clarified that the commission will take stringent action against the officials or faculty members of Bhimrao Ambedkar University if they indulge in caste discrimination. The UGC order further mandated the varsity to constitute a committee to look into the complaints.

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Earlier, there were instances where many students were discriminated on the grounds of caste. In September 2016, a Dalit student who was suffering from liver cirrhosis was allegedly forced to vacate the hostel on charges of beating up a professor. The officials of the varsity had not shown any mercy towards the student and threw away all his belongings including the medicines from the room. The varsity did not inform the student in advance and uploaded his rustication letter. When questioned on the issue, the officials of the varsity had denied the charge.

The varsity will have to take all the necessary measures to regulate the issues on caste discrimination on the campus.