The Giri Institute of Development Studies (GIDS) in Lucknow is facing concerns over its future due to a shortage of faculty and researchers. The institute, funded by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) and the state government, has not made any permanent appointments since 2016.
- Concerns are growing about the future of GIDS due to vacant faculty and researcher positions.
- No permanent appointments have been made at the institute since 2016.
- Only 9 out of 18 sanctioned faculty posts are filled, and only 1 out of 11 sanctioned research staff posts is filled.
The Giri Institute of Development Studies (GIDS) in Lucknow is facing concerns over its future due to a shortage of faculty and researchers. The institute, funded by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) and the state government, has not made any permanent appointments since 2016.
The Root of the Problem
The 371 report by the Parliamentary Standing Committee highlighted the issues. It noted that only 9 out of 18 sanctioned faculty posts are filled, and only 1 out of 11 sanctioned research staff posts is filled. No permanent appointments have been made at the institute since 2016, and promotions for serving faculty members have been pending for roughly a decade.
Why This Matters
GIDS plays a crucial role in providing vital information on the government's performance in key sectors such as employment, poverty alleviation, rural-urban migration, and regional disparities in development. Autonomous academic institutions like GIDS are essential for providing critical information on the government's performance.
"The systematic undermining of higher research and learning institutions is a project to dismantle research-based academic institutions." - Vibhuti Narain Rai
Frequently Asked Questions
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| Description | Current Status |
|---|---|
| Faculty Positions | 9/18 |
| Research Staff Positions | 1/11 |
