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Funds Withheld, Futures on Hold: Dalit, OBC, Minority students face scholarship crisis amidst delays and cuts

A sudden funding freeze leaves dozens of marginalised students in limbo, exposing deepening cracks in the government’s commitment to educational justice

BHU administration agrees to open central library, students prevail!

The Vice Chancellor confirmed that the central library, cyber library for 300 students will be opened from December 14, 2020 and hostels will open after end-of-semester examinations.

Activists, intellectuals discuss the threat of NEP 2020 on Constitution Day

The AIFRTE celebrated Constitution Day with an online discussion on the new education policy and its impact on various sections of society

AIFRTE condemns arrest of Save Education Committee members over NEP 2020

New Education Policy has come into force in 2020 at a time when the Parliament is not in session and sans consultation which has led to dissent

Closure of schools, a threat to Odisha’s tribal education

While the state government goes over the merger policy, a civil organisation questions the drafting of such a policy without interacting with villagers at the local level.

Jharkhand Scholarship Scam: ADM calls for phone records for investigation

Students from economically backward families have been duped of a scholarship scheme, allegedly by a strong nexus of government, bank and school officials

NCBC observes public hearing at Hyderabad University in response of OBC students’ complaints

After receiving a detailed letter from an OBC students organisation, the NCBC conducted a meeting to listen to their issues at length.

Remembering Maulana Azad on National Education Day

He was the architect of modern India's education system

LSR students demand resignation of hostel warden and college principal

Starting the detailed statement with “Hostel Warden Istifa Do!” (Hostel Warden Resign!) LSR hostel residents demanded removal of the hostel vacation policies that put undue pressure on out-station and low-income group students.

NSU demands immediate announcement of BARTI fellowship

Maharashtra’s SC students worry about the delayed BANRF fellowship amid the economic crisis.

Delhi and Telangana students demand justice for LSR student’s death by suicide

Students hold the government and university authorities accountable for ignoring students from low-income groups during the pandemic, especially the severe financial burden due to delayed scholarships

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