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JNU allows differently-abled PhD students of science cadre to return to campus
New Delhi: As part of its phase-wise reopening, the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Saturday allowed PhD scholars from the People with Disabilities category
New Delhi: As part of its phase-wise reopening, the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Saturday allowed PhD scholars from the People with Disabilities category of Science schools and centres to return to campus from December 21. The university administration, in a circular, said that both day scholars and hostellers from this category requiring access to laboratories will be allowed to return to campus.
In October, the university had initiated phase-wise reopening for final-year PhD students from Science courses beginning November 2. Like previous circulars on the matter, the varsity administration on Saturday reiterated that JNU’s central library, canteens and dhabas will remain closed for now.
Upon their return to Delhi, outstation students will have to undergo a seven-day self-quarantine before entering the campus. They have also been asked to submit a self-declaration form on the matter. Students have also been advised to install the Aarogya Setu app on compatible mobile phones and update their health status on it. They have also been asked to wear masks and gloves while working in the laboratory.
The JNU students’ union has, however, opposed the move and will hold a demonstration on the campus on Monday demanding the return of students from non-science backgrounds as well. They have also been demanding the reopening of the varsity library and dhabas, along with mess facilities for all hostellers.
JNU vice-chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar said the university took the decision consulting the university coronavirus (Covid-19) monitoring committee and based on guidelines of the ministry of home affairs. “We are concerned about the safety and security of students, if they come in large numbers. We can allow more students to come into the university once the Covid-19 situation improves,” he said.
