Indraprastha University

New Delhi, India

Indraprastha University, officially known as Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, is a public university located in New Delhi, India. It offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across a wide range of disciplines including biotechnology, engineering, law, management, and humanities. The university is recognized for its commitment to education and research, providing students with quality learning experiences and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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Fee Hike Proposal Rejected: Protecting Affordable Education

Delhi's Lt Governor VK Saxena rejected Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University's proposal to impose new affiliation fees on government colleges. The decision was made to prevent increased financial burdens on institutions serving economically disadvantaged students and to maintain affordable higher education.

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Latest Events

DEC

01

2024

Fee Hike Proposal Rejected: Protecting Affordable Education
-42.72

Delhi's Lt Governor VK Saxena rejected Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University's proposal to impose new affiliation fees on government colleges. The decision was made to prevent increased financial burdens on institutions serving economically disadvantaged students and to maintain affordable higher education.
-40

Public and Political Behavior

April 20

The fee hike proposal by the university targets government-run colleges, potentially reducing access to education for marginalized students. This policy decision reflects a misuse of public trust and accountability, undermining equitable and inclusive public education, which can be aligned with authoritarian governance when it marginalizes vulnerable groups.

Delhi Lt Governor rejects IP University fee hike, urges sustainable alternatives
-50

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

April 20

By attempting to impose affiliation fees on government colleges, GGSIPU risked creating an unethical financial barrier that would undermine the accessibility of education for low-income communities. Such a policy is seen as prioritizing revenue generation over social responsibility, potentially exacerbating inequality.

Delhi Lt Governor rejects IP University fee hike, urges sustainable alternatives
NOV

30

2024

GGSIPU’s Proposal for Affiliation Fees Rejected by Delhi L-G
-33.99

Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) proposed to levy affiliation fees on government colleges by amending its statute, a measure that was rejected by the Delhi Lieutenant Governor. The rejection highlights concerns over imposing additional financial burdens on publicly funded institutions.
-40

Public and Political Behavior

April 20

The proposal to charge affiliation fees on government colleges undermines public educational access and signals a disregard for the public interest. Such moves erode trust in educational institutions that are expected to serve as community assets rather than revenue generators.

Delhi L-G rejects GGSIPU's proposal to levy affiliation fees on government colleges
-30

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

April 20

The initiative to levy fees on government colleges reflects an ethically questionable business practice by prioritizing revenue generation over educational accessibility, potentially impacting marginalized groups who rely on public institutions.

Delhi L-G rejects GGSIPU's proposal to levy affiliation fees on government colleges
JUN

08

2023

IP University Inauguration Controversy Amid Political Power Struggle
33.06

A political dispute arose when the LG secretariat objected to the announcement that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal would inaugurate a new campus at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, highlighting a clash between the democratically elected Delhi government and the appointed lieutenant governor.
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Public and Political Behavior

April 20

The decision to have the democratically elected Chief Minister inaugurate the campus signals an alignment with elected, progressive governance, implicitly rejecting authoritarian-appointed influence. This stance in a politically charged environment is seen as a positive, anti-authoritarian signal.

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