Academicians have slammed Nagpur University for paying Rs2 lakh as fine to AICTE for not renewing the approval of the Laxminarayan Institute of Technology (LIT). The varsity was also criticized for its unprofessional attitude which has resulted in the deterioration of the once prestigious institute. In its August 9 issue, TOI had reported about how the apex body for engineering education had slapped a fine on the 88-year-old institution for poor maintenance and failure to fill up large scale vacancies in LIT which was set up to fulfill the dream of the late D Laxminarayan. Interestingly, vice chancellor Vilas Sapkal is its alumnus while registrar Mahesh Yenkie is an old lecturer holding additional charge of the director.
President of Vidyapeeth Vidyarthi Sangram Parishad (VVSP) Mohan Bajpayee blamed the director and LIT staff for the mess. "I agree that the VC is also responsible but the matter reached him late due to the negligent officials of the institute," said Bajpayee, adding "It was the responsibility of the staff to provide adequate information and papers for the approval. The labs and the building are in a pathetic condition." Senate member Samir Kene blamed NU for downplaying the significance of LIT. "The casual approach of NU officials led to such circumstances," he said, suggesting that there should be a monitoring body to keep track of the institutions coming under NU.
On LIT's intake capacity, senior academician, Dr Vedprakash Mishra said, "These things are viewed in totality and it becomes essential to follow the rules regarding infrastructure and other facilities." Senate member Mahendra Nimbarte recalled some of his visits to various NU departments which were functioning in the absence of nonteaching staff. "I saw some of the heads doing clerical work. Mismanagement has resulted in such heavy penalties," he lamented.
He stressed on that rather than paying fine from the general fund comprising students' fees, it should be collected from corrupt officers. "The NIT building is crying for renovation. The lab lacks basic equipment," he added. "LIT charges Rs5,000 per year from every student under the development fund.
Where is this money going," questioned academician Bharat Meghe. "The institute also lacks efficient teaching staff. The situation has gone from bad to worse with MTech students teaching graduates."
President of Vidyapeeth Vidyarthi Sangram Parishad (VVSP) Mohan Bajpayee blamed the director and LIT staff for the mess. "I agree that the VC is also responsible but the matter reached him late due to the negligent officials of the institute," said Bajpayee, adding "It was the responsibility of the staff to provide adequate information and papers for the approval. The labs and the building are in a pathetic condition." Senate member Samir Kene blamed NU for downplaying the significance of LIT. "The casual approach of NU officials led to such circumstances," he said, suggesting that there should be a monitoring body to keep track of the institutions coming under NU.
On LIT's intake capacity, senior academician, Dr Vedprakash Mishra said, "These things are viewed in totality and it becomes essential to follow the rules regarding infrastructure and other facilities." Senate member Mahendra Nimbarte recalled some of his visits to various NU departments which were functioning in the absence of nonteaching staff. "I saw some of the heads doing clerical work. Mismanagement has resulted in such heavy penalties," he lamented.
He stressed on that rather than paying fine from the general fund comprising students' fees, it should be collected from corrupt officers. "The NIT building is crying for renovation. The lab lacks basic equipment," he added. "LIT charges Rs5,000 per year from every student under the development fund.
Where is this money going," questioned academician Bharat Meghe. "The institute also lacks efficient teaching staff. The situation has gone from bad to worse with MTech students teaching graduates."
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