JNU seeks Institute of Eminence tag for infrastructure boost

The VC said the university has begun the process of Career Advancement Scheme promotions for all teachers and intends to fill 350 positions by July 31.

- Shinjini Ghosh

New Delhi: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has applied for the Institute of Eminence tag in a bid to enhance infrastructure, its vice-chancellor Santishree D Pandit said on Thursday. The administration plans to initiate think tanks, a publishing unit and a bookstore with the funding, she added.

“We applied for the tag in the first week of November. It is a huge document and we wanted to get everyone on board, so we included all the schools. We can even have a club for faculty and students where people can relax. Libraries are also something I want to work on. I want to leave the university with better infrastructure. The staff and students have been very cooperative and helpful, which has also helped improve the rankings,” Pandit said.