Question : IRREGULARITIES IN JNU



(a) whether the Government is aware of heavy financial irregularities and administrative lapses having taken place in Jawahar Lal Nehru University during recent years alongwith the gradual fall in academic standard; and

(b) if so, the details of these irregularities and lapses alongwith the steps taken by the Government to maintain the high standard of education?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. VALLABHBHAI KATHIRIA)

(a) & (b): Complaints have been received regarding financial irregularities and administrative lapses in JNU in the recent years which also alleged decline in its academic standards. The matter is being examined in the Ministry after obtaining a report from the University.