The minister for higher education further stated that the Karnataka government will not allow any discrimination against students who have studied at open universities.
Equal job opportunities to be given to open university students: Karnataka Higher Education Minister
Karnataka Higher Education Minister CN Ashwatha Narayana has said that the state government will make sure that there is no disparity in terms of employment opportunities for those who have pursued their studies from open universities. While delivering an inaugural address in a seminar during the All India Open Universities Vice-Chancellors' Meet organized by the Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), the Minister made the statement.
The minister for higher education further stated that the Karnataka government will not allow any discrimination against students who have studied at open universities. The minister's remarks came after the KSOU Vice-Chancellor Vidyashankar apprised him of recent recruitment by Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) which featured a clause that stated candidates who had studied in open universities will be ineligible.
CN Ashwatha Narayana further stated, "There should be equal scope for degrees of UGC-recognized open universities similar to other universities. Any confusion regarding this will be resolved by discussing with the Chief Minister."
He further stated that University Grants Commission (UGC) should provide some relaxation to permit open universities to offer online education. Furthermore, in order to reach a larger audience, open universities should launch new undergraduate and postgraduate courses. He went on to emphasize that educational institutions should work in a way that they gain credibility in the public domain.
The minister further emphasized that educational institutions should work in such a way to earn credibility in the public domain. It is necessary to promote online education if the goal of 50 per cent Gross Enrolment Ration needs to be realized in higher education.
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