Latest Update: (March 15, 2022)
With several pleas for support of the returned Indian students from Ukraine being raised, the Government gave its assurance to the Lok Sabha on figuring out a way where they will be able to complete their studies.
Dharmendra Pradhan, the Union Minister for Education attributed the success of Operation Ganga, through which several students were able to return home, to be “proof of the collective wisdom of 130 crore Indians”, the Economic Times reported.
Pradhan gave his assurance towards figuring out a way to help Indian students continue their studies, stating that “the government will ponder over making arrangements, whatsoever is required, to enable them to become doctors in future”.
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This was the Union Minister’s response to the question raised by Gaurav Gogoi, Congress Member, who questioned whether the government was working on coming up with “any policy or holding talks” with higher education institutions to help Indian students complete their studies.
Source: Economic Times
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(March 14, 2022)
Acknowledging the disruption in their education that returning Indian students from Ukraine have faced since the conflict between Ukraine and Russia first began earlier this year, a petition to help them has been filed before the Delhi High Court.
According to India Today, the petition had been filed demanding the Centre to allow these returning students to continue their education in Indian medical colleges, “as an emergency and one-time measure”.
Pravasi Legal Cell had filed the petition and is likely to be listed for hearing on 21st March 2022. According to the petition, India has not defined any regulations or norms that could help the rescued students continue their studies.
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In a statement, Lawyer M P Srivignesh, who filed the petition, stated that nearly 20,000 Indian students who had been pursuing their education in Ukraine, should be accommodated by the Centre and National Medical Commission, allowing them to continue their studies, which had been “disrupted on account of the war”.
The petition added, that this “one-time exception for war-affected Indian students” will not only be consistent with the Indian Constitution, “which guarantees right to life, justice, equity and fair play” but also uphold the ideals of the country, “as a true welfare state”.
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The petition further quoted the “Right to Life under Article 21”, further adding that the returning students should have the right to access and continue their medical education in India, as they had been forced to leave their studies abroad on account of the present situation. A response from the authorities is being awaited by the petitioner, claiming to be an organisation that works towards the welfare of immigrants.
Source: India Today
