JNU has cut library budget to one-fourth, claims students union

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) on Friday alleged that the university has slashed its library budget from Rs 8 crore to less than Rs 2 crore and doesn't have funds to renew the subscription of e-journals, a crucial tool for research.The student body termed the Library Advisory Committee a "farce" where these decisions were allegedly taken."In an extraordinary and surprising move JNU administration through Rector and Librarian have provided a detailed chart for privatisation of Dr B.R. Ambhedkar Library through massive fund cuts i.e. Rs 8 crore to Rs 1.7 crore," said the union.The veracity of fund cut claims could not be independently verified with the varsity authorities, who could not be contacted for their comment.-- IANS
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