Professors and deans at Jadavpur University have voiced opposition to newly proposed panels aimed at examining the Internet of Everything (IoE) tag and the Prime Minister’s Usha (PM-USHA) initiative. They claim that the panels could compromise academic freedom and raise questions about how panelists will be chosen. The faculty’s concerns have prompted discussions with university officials, who are reviewing the proposal. Students and staff have expressed mixed reactions, with some supporting the faculty’s call for greater transparency. The university administration has yet to release a formal response to the objections.
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Jadavpur University Faculty Oppose Panels on IoE Tag and PM-USHA Initiative
Professors and deans at Jadavpur University have publicly opposed the formation of panels to discuss the Internet of Everything (IoE) tag and the Prime Minister’s Usha (PM-USHA) initiative. They argue that the panels could undermine academic autonomy and raise concerns about the selection of panel members. The faculty’s stance has drawn attention from university administration and student bodies, who are calling for a review of the proposal.
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