Student activists demanding reopening of campuses, timely disbursement of fellowships detained
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Last Updated: Jan 21, 2021, 04:39 PM IST
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The student bodies said students from worker, peasant and marginalised communities were adversely affected by lack of resources and unequal distribution , with women students suffering even more .
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NEW DELHI: Over half a dozen student activists were detained on Thursday for protesting in front of the Ministry of Education here to press for reopening of university campuses and timely disbursement of fellowships, among other demands. SFI Activists detained infront of MHRD for demanding- Re-opening Campuses Immediately, Stop Increasing Digital Divide, Timely Disbursement Fellowship, Scholarships, Stop Diluting the Reservation Policy, Ensure Proper Counselling for addressing mental health issues, Jawaharlal Nehru University president Aishe Ghosh tweeted.