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அம்பரான் "பௌத்த கோட்டை" குறித்த புகைப்பட கண்காட்சியை சதீஷ் சர்மா தொடங்கி வைக்கிறார்.
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புது தில்லி, ஏப்ரல் 2: எஃப்.சி.எஸ் & சி.ஏ, போக்குவரத்து, இளைஞர் சேவைகள் மற்றும் விளையாட்டு, தகவல் தொழில்நுட்பம், அறிவியல் மற்றும் தொழில்நுட்பம், ஏ.ஆர்.ஐ மற்றும் பயிற்சிகள் துறை அமைச்சர் சதீஷ் சர்மா இன்று அம்பரன் "வரலாற்று புத்த கோட்டை" குறித்த 40 நாள் புகைப்படக் கண்காட்சியை இங்குள்ள தேசிய அருங்காட்சியகத்தின் அஜந்தா மண்டபத்தில் தொடங்கி வைத்தார்.
இந்த கண்காட்சியை இந்திய தேசிய அருங்காட்சியகம் மற்றும் இமயமலை ஆசிய ஆய்வுகள் மற்றும் ஈடுபாட்டு மையம் (சேஸ்) புது தில்லியில் இணைந்து ஏற்பாடு செய்திருந்தன. இந்த புகைப்படங்களை மூத்த புகைப்படக் கலைஞர் விஜய் கிராந்தி மற்றும் அவரது மகன் அக்ஷத் கிராந்தி ஆகியோர் எடுத்துள்ளனர்.
இந்த நிகழ்வில் பேசிய அமைச்சர், புத்த மதத்தினருக்கு மத முக்கியத்துவம் வாய்ந்த தனது வரலாற்றுச் சிறப்புமிக்க தளத்தைப் பாதுகாப்பதில் நாடாளுமன்ற உறுப்பினராக இருந்த தனது தந்தை மறைந்த மதன் லால் சர்மாவின் முயற்சிகளை நினைவு கூர்ந்தார்.
இந்த கண்காட்சியின் புகைப்படக் கலைஞர்கள் முன்னாள் எம்.பி. மறைந்த மதன் லால் சர்மாவின் பல ஆண்டுகால அர்ப்பணிப்பு முயற்சிகளையும், அம்பரன் மற்றும் அக்னூரை புத்த சுற்றுலாவின் தேசிய வரைபடத்தில் வைப்பதில் அவர் மேற்கொண்ட முயற்சிகளையும் ஒப்புக்கொள்கிறார்கள் என்று சதீஷ் சர்மா கூறினார்.
பல்வேறு அளவுகளில் புத்தர் தலைகள் மற்றும் அலங்கரிக்கப்பட்ட ஆண் மற்றும் பெண் சிலைகள் உள்ளிட்ட டெரகோட்டா உருவங்களுக்கு இந்த இடம் பெயர் பெற்றது என்றும், கிரேக்கோ-பௌத்த மற்றும் காந்தார கலைப் பள்ளிகளின் தாக்கங்கள் தெளிவாகக் காணப்படுகின்றன என்றும் அமைச்சர் கூறினார்.
முதலமைச்சர் உமர் அப்துல்லாவின் செய்தியைப் பகிர்ந்து கொண்ட அமைச்சர், ஜம்மு-காஷ்மீரின் வளமான கலாச்சார பாரம்பரியத்தையும் அதன் சுற்றுலாவையும் மேம்படுத்துவதில் அரசாங்கம் சிறப்பு கவனம் செலுத்தி வருவதாக வலியுறுத்தினார்.
அம்பரானில் உள்ள புத்த மடாலய தளம், அக்னூர் கோட்டை, ஜியா போட்டா காட், செனாப் நதி மற்றும் அக்னூரில் உள்ள அமைதியான முகம் போன்ற ஐந்து அசாதாரண கலாச்சார வரலாற்று இயற்கை மற்றும் தொழில்நுட்ப சிறப்புகளால் அக்னூர் ஆசீர்வதிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது என்று சதீஷ் சர்மா கூறினார். அக்னூரை இந்தியாவின் சுற்றுலா வரைபடத்தில் விளம்பரப்படுத்தி வைப்பது அரசாங்கத்தின் உறுதிப்பாடாகும் என்று அவர் மேலும் கூறினார்.
இந்தக் கண்காட்சி முடிந்த பிறகு ஜம்மு மற்றும் ஸ்ரீநகரிலும் இதேபோன்ற புகைப்படக் கண்காட்சிகள் நடத்தப்படும் என்றும் சதீஷ் சர்மா தெரிவித்தார். இந்தக் கண்காட்சி இந்திய தொல்பொருள் ஆராய்ச்சியாளர்கள் மற்றும் அக்னூர் மக்களுக்கு ஒரு புகைப்பட அஞ்சலி என்று அமைச்சர் முடித்தார். குறிப்பிடத் தகுந்த விஷயம் என்னவென்றால், அம்பரன், இந்திய தொல்பொருள் ஆய்வகத்தின் சமீபத்திய வரலாற்று கண்டுபிடிப்புகளில் ஒன்றாகும், மேலும் ஜம்மு, காஷ்மீர் மற்றும் லடாக்கில் இதுவரை கண்டுபிடிக்கப்பட்ட மிகப் பழமையான பௌத்த தளமாகும், இது செனாப் நதிக்கரையில் அமைந்துள்ளது. மிக உயர்ந்த ஆன்மீகத் தலைவரும் திபெத்திய பௌத்தத்தின் தலைவருமான 14வது தலாய் லாமா, நவம்பர் 2012 இல் இந்த பண்டைய இடத்திற்கு விஜயம் செய்தார்.
Satish Sharma inaugurates photo exhibition on Ambaran “Buddhist Citadel”
Excelsior Correspondent
NEW DELHI, Apr 2: Minister for FCS&CA, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, Information Technology, Science and Technology, ARI and Trainings, Satish Sharma, today inaugurated 40 day long photo exhibition on Ambaran “The historical Buddhist Citadel” at Ajanta Hall of National Museum here.
The exhibition was jointly organised by the National Museum of India and Centre for Himalayan Asian Studies and Engagement (CHASE) New Delhi. The photographs have been clicked by veteran photographer Vijay Kranti and his son Akshat Kranti.
While speaking on the occasion, the Minister remembered the efforts of his father late Madan Lal Sharma, who was also Member Parliament, in preserving his historic site which has religious significance to Buddhists.
Satish Sharma said that the photographers of this exhibition acknowledge years of dedicated efforts of former MP late Madan Lal Sharma and his efforts at putting Ambaran and Akhnoor on the national map of Buddhist tourism.
The Minister said that the site is known for its terracotta figures that included Buddha heads of various sizes and ornately dressed male and female statues, with clearly seen influences of the Graeco-Buddhist and Gandhara schools of art.
The Minister, while sharing the message of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, asserted that the Government has placed special emphasis on promoting the rich cultural heritage of J&K and it’s tourism.
Satish Sharma said that Akhnoor is blessed with five extraordinary cultural historical natural and technological specialities which are the Buddhist Monastic site of Ambaran, the Akhnoor fort, the Jia Pota Ghat, Chenab river and peaceful facet at Akhnoor. It is Government ‘s commitment to promote and place Akhnoor on the tourist map of India, he added.
Satish Sharma also informed that similar kind of photo exhibitions will also be held in Jammu and Srinagar after the conclusion of this exhibition.
The Minister concluded that this exhibition is a photographic tribute to the archeologists of India and people of Akhnoor.
Pertinent to mention that, Ambaran is one of the latest historical findings of Archeological Survey of India and the oldest Buddhist site found so far in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh which is situated at the bank of chenab river. The highest spritual leader and head of Tibetan Buddhism,14th Dalai Lama had visited this ancient site in November 2012.
Sunday, 06 April 2025
Minister Chamra Linda advocates use of traditional Mandar-Nagadas
A tense situation was defused by the Batala police after a statue of Dr BR Ambedkar was found damaged here today.
SSP Suhail Qasim Mir, in a video message, said residents had no reason to worry and added that a part of the statue may have broken due to natural causes and not due to any vandalism.
In the morning, some people in the Kapoori gate area noticed thata finger of the statue had been broken. The development had the Valmiki community on the edge, but the police reached in time to take charge of the situation.
SSP Mir said he had spoken to PWD officers who claimed the broken finger was an old issue. “We will take strict action against anybody found defacing statues of religious and political leaders anywhere in the city,” he said.
Meanwhile, the police have registered a case against unidentified persons on a complaint lodged by Valmiki community leader Rakesh Bhatti. The CCTV footage from nearby commercial and residential establishments is being reviewed to get the clues.
Critical Assessment Of The UGC Draft Regulations 2025 For Faculty Recruitment: Drawbacks & Concerns
The UGC Draft Regulations 2025 aim to enhance quality, transparency, and efficiency while aligning with global academic standards. However, a critical assessment reveals several areas where the proposed guidelines may fall short, raising concerns about implementation of reservation.
The University Grants Commission (UGC), India's apex regulatory body for higher education, has proposed significant changes in its draft regulations for faculty recruitment, shaping the future of academic staffing in the country. The UGC Draft Regulations 2025 aim to enhance quality, transparency, and efficiency while aligning with global academic standards. However, a critical assessment reveals several areas where the proposed guidelines may fall short, raising concerns about implementation and effectiveness.
Overemphasis on Research over Teaching Excellence
One primary criticism is the increasing weight given to research output and publications in faculty recruitment. While research is crucial, prioritizing it over teaching abilities may undermine the role of instruction in universities.
Issue: Assuming that strong research equates to effective teaching is problematic. Many accomplished researchers may lack the pedagogical skills needed for quality instruction, particularly at the undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Impact: Universities could hire exceptional researchers who are poor educators, leading to a compromised learning environment.
Solution: A balanced approach valuing both research and teaching experience is needed. Institutions should be encouraged to create teaching-focused roles for faculty whose strengths lie in classroom instruction.
Relaxation of Qualifications for Industry Experts
The draft regulations propose allowing industry experts to bypass the Ph.D. requirement based on their experience, patents, or publications. While bridging the academia-industry gap is beneficial, this provision raises concerns.
Quality Control Concerns: Industry experience does not always guarantee a deep academic understanding required for higher education. Faculty without rigorous academic training may struggle to impart theoretical knowledge or conduct original research.
Academic Rigor: Institutions may attract professionals with impressive industry credentials but inadequate academic depth, weakening university standards.
Solution: A certification or evaluation system for industry experts transitioning into academia can ensure they meet the required teaching and research standards.
Lack of Clarity on Interdisciplinary and Emerging Fields
While the regulations emphasize fields like AI, data science, and environmental sustainability, they lack specifics on hiring faculty for non-traditional or interdisciplinary disciplines.
Ambiguity: The absence of clear guidelines may lead to inconsistent hiring practices across universities.
Innovation Bottleneck: Without explicit recruitment criteria for emerging fields, universities may struggle to develop cutting-edge programs that align with global trends.
Solution: The UGC should clearly define interdisciplinary recruitment parameters and tailor hiring criteria for evolving academic domains.
Regional Disparities in Faculty Recruitment
The introduction of an online application system aims to reduce geographic barriers, but it may not adequately address the persistent regional disparities in higher education.
Urban Bias: Digital recruitment platforms may favor candidates from urban areas with better internet access, leaving rural aspirants disadvantaged.
Limited Access: Over-reliance on online platforms could marginalize underprivileged candidates who lack resources for competitive exam preparation or online interviews.
Solution: The UGC should implement digital literacy programs and provide infrastructure support in underserved regions to ensure equitable opportunities.
Ambiguities in Reservation Policy Implementation
While the draft regulations uphold reservations for SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories, their application in lateral hiring and selection committees raises concerns.
Lateral Recruitment Challenges: Ensuring reservation compliance in lateral hiring is complex, as many candidates hold senior positions or come from privileged backgrounds.
External Selection Panels: The inclusion of external experts may dilute adherence to reservation policies, as decision-makers might lack familiarity with constitutional mandates.
Solution: Clearer guidelines for applying reservations in lateral recruitment and mandatory sensitization programs for selection panels can ensure compliance.
Overburdened Selection Process
While transparency and merit-based evaluation are positive steps, the recruitment process might become excessively bureaucratic due to the detailed scoring system for research, industry experience, and teaching credentials.
Complexity: The multi-tiered evaluation system may prolong faculty recruitment, straining universities with limited administrative capacity.
Solution: Streamlining the process and equipping universities with adequate resources, training, and a user-friendly digital system can enhance efficiency.
Insufficient Focus on Faculty Retention
The regulations prioritize recruitment but neglect faculty retention, a significant issue in Indian academia. Many academics leave due to inadequate salaries, limited career growth, and poor working conditions.
Solution: The UGC should introduce policies for faculty retention, including competitive salaries, career development programs, and research funding support.
Challenges in Implementation and Administrative Burden
Beyond the conceptual issues, the practical execution of these regulations poses significant administrative hurdles.
Inconsistencies in Compliance: Universities with limited resources might struggle to adhere to the exhaustive selection procedures, potentially leading to delays and inefficiencies.
Evaluation Challenges: The complex points-based evaluation system for research and teaching excellence could lead to subjective interpretations, making fair assessment difficult.
Solution: Clearer operational guidelines and periodic training for recruitment committees can help standardize evaluation and compliance across institutions.
Lack of Emphasis on Global Collaboration
While the draft mentions aligning Indian faculty hiring with global best practices, it lacks a structured framework for international collaboration.
Missed Opportunity: Leading universities worldwide encourage faculty exchanges, collaborative research, and joint appointments, which enhance academic diversity and research quality.
Solution: The UGC should integrate provisions to facilitate partnerships with foreign universities, allowing joint research projects and cross-border faculty exchange programs.
Equity in Research Opportunities
The growing emphasis on research publications could lead to disparities among faculty, particularly those in underfunded institutions.
Funding Imbalance: Universities with better research funding will naturally have an advantage in faculty recruitment, creating disparities between central and state universities.
Solution: A structured research grant system, supporting faculty from smaller universities, could help bridge this gap.
Need for Periodic Review and Feedback Mechanisms
The success of these regulations depends on continuous monitoring and adaptability.
Rigid Framework Risk: Without periodic review, regulations could become outdated, failing to address evolving academic needs.
Solution: Establishing a feedback mechanism, involving faculty representatives and academic experts, can ensure timely updates and necessary reforms.
Conclusion
The UGC Draft Regulations 2025 strive to modernize faculty recruitment with a focus on transparency, flexibility, and inclusivity. However, challenges such as overemphasizing research, ambiguity in interdisciplinary hiring, regional imbalances, and ineffective reservation implementation could hinder their success. Addressing these concerns through refined policies and support mechanisms will be crucial to ensuring a globally competitive and equitable higher education system in India. A more comprehensive, inclusive, and adaptable regulatory framework is essential to meet the diverse demands of India's higher education sector. Only by refining these regulations through constructive dialogue and periodic assessment can the UGC truly enhance faculty recruitment and retention, ensuring India’s universities remain globally competitive.
(Concluded)
(Writer is senior political analyst and strategic affairs columnist)
Gurpatwant Pannun’s Statement Not Just Against Ambedkar But Also Against Dalits, Constitution: Pawan Tinu
Jalandhar/Chandigarh, April 3, 2025 (Yes Punjab News)
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders have strongly condemned Gurpatwant Pannun’s statement regarding breaking statues of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, calling it anti-Dalit, anti-Constitution, and anti-national.
AAP leader Pawan Kumar Tinu along with AAP MLA Balkar Singh and AAP leaders Rajwinder Kaur Thiara, Chandan Grewal, Atam Parkash Bablu, Dinesh Dhall, Charanjit Channi, Deepak Sharda, and Tarandeep Singh Sunny addressed a press conference on Thursday in Jalandhar.
Tinu said that the vile statement made by fugitive Gurpatwant Pannun, who is sitting abroad, is not just against Babasaheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar but also against the Dalit community and the Constitution.
He said that Dr. Ambedkar is not just an icon for Dalits but for the entire country. By drafting the Constitution of India, Dr. Ambedkar granted equal rights to all citizens. If India remains united today, it is because of the Constitution.
Tinu further stated that Pannun has no knowledge of Dr. Ambedkar’s immense contribution to the nation, nor does he understand Sikhism, which promotes the well-being of all (Sarbat da Bhala) and treats everyone equally. He reminded that Guru Gobind Singh Ji honored Dalits by calling them “Rangreta Guru Ka Beta”.
He added that Pannun frequently talks about breaking India while sitting abroad, but AAP challenges him to come to India and speak if he is truly brave. “Do not incite people here while hiding abroad,” Tinu warned. He further stated that AAP will give a strong response to Pannun’s threats.
Tinu questioned why certain individuals repeatedly make public statements against Dalits, Dr. Ambedkar, and the Constitution in an attempt to disrupt social harmony. He demanded that the Indian government investigate and reveal which agency or political force is supporting such individuals.
“We also appeal to the central government – if Pannun is not just a puppet of central agencies, then strict action should be taken against him immediately, and he should be brought back to India,” Tinu said.
He also mentioned Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s derogatory remarks about Dr. Ambedkar in Parliament, stating that such comments raise serious doubts. “The central government must clarify its stance and conduct a thorough investigation into this matter,” he demanded.
Addressing the media, AAP MLA Balkar Singh stated that Pannun is attempting to disrupt Punjab’s peace and brotherhood. He said that Dr. Ambedkar’s contributions were not limited to Dalits; he granted constitutional rights, including voting rights and fundamental freedoms, to people of all religions and castes. “Pannu’s statement exposes his despicable mindset,” he remarked.
Balkar Singh also addressed Pannun’s threat to break statues of Babasaheb on April 14, declaring that AAP will ensure his plan fails. “AAP workers across Punjab will stand guard at Ambedkar’s statues and ensure no harm comes to them,” he asserted.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/andhra-pradesh/protests-erupt-after-adivasi-booked-over-jeelugu-wine-1870760
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