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| 19th
March 2010 / Times of India / Bangalore Edition |
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 Way cleared for Premji university
GREAT LEAP FORWARD
Bangalore: All decks have been finally cleared for setting up the Azim Premji University, the first private university in Karnataka, with the passing of the Azim Premji University Bill, 2010 in both Houses of Karnataka legislature.
Amidst strong protest from opposition parties, the Bill received the nod of the legislative Council on Thursday, a week after it was passed in the lower House. Now, the Bill will be presented to the Governor for his assent
Welcoming the passage of the bill, higher education minister Aravind Limbavali said it will be the 43rd private university to be set up in the country and will have far reaching effect on the education sector in the country. “I am confident Azim Premji who has created a niche for himself in the IT sector will also earn a name for himself in the field of higher education,” he added.
Members from the opposition Congress and JD(S) argued that the Bill was not in the framework of the UGC and requires certain changes. They demanded the government to set up a joint select committee to study the Bill in detail and make certain changes before reintroducing it. “ This university is only for few who are rich and not for all. Why should we allow this?’’ asked opposition leader C Motamma.
BILL ON ALLIANCE VARSITY STALLED
The much-maligned Alliance University Bill 2010 has been referred to a Joint Select Committee for detailed discussions. “The Committee will submit its report to the House in the next session, said higher education minister Aravind Limbavali in the legislative council on Thursday.
While the opposition congress and JDS members called the Bill “anti-student’’ and “surrender to private educationist lobby.’’ JDS floor leader M C Nanaiah stressed that Bill had serious weaknesses and it would harm the credibility of higher education in the state. Several members also doubted the reputation and contribution of the Alliance School in the field of education.
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