PaRCha - JNU - JNUSU - 2008 ID-62875

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-._JNUSU-SSS Welcomingthe Supreme Coon Judgement .

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Reservations. the Fight for Social Justice and the Tasks Ahead .

~]~[l~iiJ Long Live Our Struggle For A Socially Inclusive JNU, Democratisation Of 25.8.08 Our Academics, And Administrative Neutrality In Our Campus! .

On the'11th day, the participants in the relay hunger s trike w ere: .

Shephalika Shekhar (V. P. JNUSU}, Divya Cherian (Convenor JNUSU-SSS), Anandi, Anil, Awadhesh, .

Bonojyotsna, Khatija, Mukesh, Radhika, Umesh .

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After 111ong days and participation of more than 100 students in JNUSU's relay hunger strike, we would like to congratulate the student community .

for achieving success on many of the significant demands for which JNUSU has been leading the current agitation. JNUSU congratulates all the hunger strikers and the entire student community, who through their steadfast participation braving a hectic academic schedule, had given strength and momentum to the movement It took 8 whole days of hunger strikes to compel the insensitive administration to step down from the Pink Palace .

and even talk to JNUSU. Since then, there have been three prolonged sessions of negotiations, during which several key issues were hammered out. Finally today morning, after the final round of negotiations, JNU administration has signed the following agreement with JNUSU: .

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As regards 27% OBC reservation, the University is going to the Academic Council with the resolution of the AC adopted last year in this regard. All steps would be taken by the university so that 27% OBC reservation is duly fulfilled subject to the approval ofAC. .

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In the light of recommendations of the sub--committee on recognition of madarsas certificate for BA 1st year, the university agrees to consider that holders of madarsas certificates be eligible to sit for the JNU entrance exam. It will come into force from this year following the recommendation of the Equivalence Committee being placed before the AC (30 April 2008) for approval and implementation. On approval, the process started for establishing equivalence for madarsa certificate will continue on a nation-wide basis. .

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Regarding cut-off date for UGC fellowship from July 2005, the University will prepare adetailed estimate of the funds required from the UGC. Ahigh level team from the University will approach the UGC for pursue this matter. .

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On the concem expressed by JNUSU on the proctorial board, the University has taken note of the matter, will address the concemand ensure fair and unbiased inquiry in all cases. .

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Regarding Inquiry into Chandrabhaga Hostel night violence, an independent committee will look into il .

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a) The University will pursue the matter with the CDC towards ensuring that there is representation of PH students in this body. .

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b) The University will ensure that ramps will be constructed in the Central Ubrary (basement and textbook section), Eximbank library and .

DSA library by monsoon semester 2008. .

c) The University will take alead role in proposing a fellowship for PH student equivalent to Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship and shall pursue the .

matter with the UGC and Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. This matter will be take to the AC for discussion and approval. .

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d) The University will consider appropriate enhancing the amount of honorarium for the readers and assistance for differently abled .

students and scholars. .

e) Software for visually handicapped students will be installed in each school. .

DBraille printer will be provided in the library for the benefit of the visually challenged students and scholars before the beginning of .

monsoon semester 2008. .

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Regarding round the clock working of the Health Center, the University is approaching the UGC for providing appropriate staff and funds. In the meantime the University, in consultation with JNUSU, will examine the possibility of hiring some doctors on part-time basis to take care of this matter. .

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The University supports the idea of starting a unit for providing the career counselling and research guidance to the students. A committee may be constituted for this purpose with the approval of theAC. .

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Regarding the allotment of 24X7 northeast dhaba, the University will urge the CDC to expedite the process immediately. .

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Regarding GSCASH issue: .

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a) the University will work towards increasing the budget of GSCASH so as to meet its needs and demands. b) On the issue of bringing domestic violence within the purview of GSCASH the University will convene a meeting of GSCASH, JNUSU, legal experts and concern bodies. .

11 .Towards restarting the Inter-Library bus service, the University will further the matter following the recommendations of the Transport Committee. .

12. The University will work out a mechanism to ensure that economic~lly deprived students from Third World Countries receive fee-waiver. The university will consider giving JNUSU observer status in the proceeding of fee-waiver committee. .

This agreement is asignificant step ahead towards upholding the ethos of social justice in JNU, ensuring administrative neutrality and democratisation of education. However, our struggle continues and there is no place for complacence. The recommendations of the Equivalence Committee's sub-committee on recognition of Madarsa certificates have to be approved by the Equivalence Committee and then by the Academic CounciL Many 1ssues like constituting an independent and fair enquiry committee to investigate into the Chandrabhaga hostel violence, a research and career guidance bureau, inclusion of domestic violence under the purview of GSCASH, 24X7 health centre, and fee waivers for economically deprived students from Third World countries have to be followed up. We will have to vigilantly pursue many other issues that the administration has agreed .

to implement. JNUSU"IS committed to ensure that all our demands are implemented on the ground, and all attempts at scuttling these demands will be stiffly resisted. It is the entire JNU community's active Involvement and concern which has time and again ensured that the rising concern for a socially Inclusive and egalitarian campus can never be pushed back. Dreams for a just society and campus are bound to triumph ! .

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Sandeep Shephalika Shekhar Pallavi Deka Md Mobeen Alam .

President. JNUSU Vtce-President ,JNUSU Gen Secy. ,JNUSU Jt. Secy.. JNUSU .

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