The federal government has shut down 12 faux universities between 2014 and 2024. Union Minister of State for Training Sukanta Majumdar on Monday stated the central authorities had requested the chief secretaries of all states and Union Territory administrations to take authorized motion for the closure of those establishments.
Replying to a query requested within the Lok Sabha, the federal government requested Members of Parliament (MPs) to unfold consciousness about 21 faux universities working in lots of states within the nation and warning college students towards becoming a member of such establishments.
“I enchantment to the members of Parliament, who’re additionally lively on social media and have a following amongst college students, to publicise the checklist of pretend universities on their social media platforms. Such efforts will forestall college students falling prey to such spurious claims,” Majumdar stated.
He stated the state governments had additionally been requested to take applicable motion towards these concerned in defrauding and dishonest college students by misrepresenting themselves as “universities”, awarding levels and utilizing the phrase “college” with their names.
“If we take direct motion, there can be questions on federalism,” Majumdar stated.
“It was additionally requested to intimate the central authorities/UGC (College Grants Fee) if there are different faux universities functioning of their states/Union territories which aren’t included within the UGC checklist of pretend universities,” the minister stated.
He stated FIRs had been lodged towards a number of self-styled establishments/universities and showcause/warning notices issued to the unauthorised institutes awarding invalid levels.
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