Srinagar, Mar 11 (NVI): The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking his intervention regarding action taken against Kashmiri students studying at Mewar University after they protested over the alleged lack of recognition of their nursing course.
In a letter addressed to the Home Minister, the association raised concerns about the situation of more than 50 Kashmiri students enrolled in the fifth semester of the B.Sc Nursing programme at the university.
According to JKSA, the students recently came to know that the course allegedly lacks mandatory statutory approvals from the Indian Nursing Council and the Rajasthan Nursing Council.
The association said the students are nearing completion of their degree programme within the next four months and are facing uncertainty over the validity of their qualifications and future employment prospects.
JKSA National Convenor Nasir Khuehami said the students were admitted under a scholarship scheme funded by the Indian Army and have already completed several semesters.
He said the students approached the university administration seeking clarification and documentary proof regarding the recognition status of the course. However, the authorities allegedly failed to provide a clear response.
Following this, the students staged a peaceful protest within the campus demanding transparency and assurance regarding the recognition of the programme.
The association alleged that instead of addressing the concerns, the university administration lodged an FIR against 17 Kashmiri students who participated in the protest, while 33 others were suspended.
JKSA National President Umar Jamal urged the Home Minister to intervene to safeguard the academic interests and safety of the students.
He also appealed to the Home Minister to take up the matter with the Government of Rajasthan to revoke the FIR against the students and withdraw the suspension orders.
The association further demanded an independent inquiry into the alleged assault, harassment and intimidation of the students and sought facilitation for migration of the affected students to another recognised institution to safeguard their academic future. (NVI)
