Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ on Thursday launched new guidelines for values & ethics in higher education.
In a section on the role of different stakeholders, the guidelines prepared by the University Grants Commission (UGC) has the following advice for student unions: “Support the administration for right & timely decision [and] raise legitimate issues in dignified manner.”
The guidelines also call for students to “observe modesty in their overall appearance & behaviour”, “maintain good health & refrain from any kind of intoxicants” & “maintain harmony among students belonging to different socioeconomic status, community, caste, religion or region”.
In another development, with regard to professional ethics, the University Grants Commission (UGC) now requires all Ph.D. candidates to complete two compulsory credit courses on publication ethics from the coming academic session.
In a letter to all Vice-Chancellors, University Grants Commission (UGC) secretary Rajnish Jain said the 30hour courses would provide awareness on publication ethics, misconduct & research integrity.
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