Delhi University to gather medical resources to fight COVID-19
Considering the health and safety of the students and staff, the Delhi University on April 2, 2021, announced the postponement of exams for final-year students.
In view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Delhi directed its affiliated colleges to submit details of the medical staff appointed by them. Stating that the university is trying to pool medical resources to fight the pandemic, DU Vice-Chancellor (Acting) Professor PC Joshi said, “We need to pool in the resources to create a robust mechanism to counter covid-19 pandemic. It has been given to understand that the college(s) have appointed several paramedical staff including nurses (male or female) on a contract basis. We wish to utilize their services for the benefit of the university fraternity,”
He further added, “The university is creating a mechanism to cater to the deteriorating situation of COVID-19. It is an appeal to all of you to look for the medical professionals who are the part of the families of our DU fraternity or in relation with them.”
Considering the health and safety of the students and staff, the Delhi University on April 2, 2021, announced the postponement of exams for final-year students. The University released an official notification stating that the postponed examinations of final-year students, which were scheduled to begin on May 15, will now take place from June 1, and the detailed date sheet will be released soon.
Meanwhile, the Education Ministry’s Higher Education Department directed all the centrally funded institutions (IITs, IIITs, NITs, Central Universities, etc.) to postpone offline exams scheduled for May. However, the universities and institutions are allowed to conduct online exams as per the schedule.
The ministry said, “The institutions have been further advised to ensure that if anyone in the institution needs any assistance it should be provided immediate possible help so that he/she comes out of the distress at the earliest. All Institutions have to encourage eligible persons to go for vaccination and ensure that everyone follows COVID -19 appropriate behavior to remain safe.”
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