Schedule 1 of The Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Act, 1994
THE FIRST SCHEDULE
THE FIRST SCHEDULE (See section 4) THE OBJECTS OF THE UNIVERSITY The University shall endeavour to promote advanced knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities in Science and key and frontier areas of Technology and other allied disciplines and to offer appropriate courses relevant for the development of socially and economically depressed sections of the people, including agricultural technology and rural crafts; to promote the study of the principles for which Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar worked during his lifetime, namely, national integration, social justice and democratic way of life, and also study of the constitutions of the world. It would take appropriate measures for promoting innovations in teaching-learning processes in inter-disciplinary studies and research and pay special attention to the promotion of educational and economic interests and welfare of the people in general and of members belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in particular by providing adequate percentage of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The University shall, in organising its activities, have due regard to the objects specified in the First Schedule. 14
Summary
- The primary goals of the University are to promote advanced knowledge in Science, Technology, and allied disciplines.
- It is required to offer courses relevant to socially and economically depressed communities, specifically mentioning agricultural technology and rural crafts.
- The University must promote the principles Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar worked for, namely national integration, social justice, and a democratic way of life.
- It must also promote the study of the constitutions of the world.
- The University is legally bound to reserve an adequate percentage of admission seats for students from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What academic fields is the University supposed to emphasize?
It emphasizes Science, key areas of Technology, agricultural technology, rural crafts, and the constitutions of the world.
2. What core values must the University promote?
It must promote national integration, social justice, and a democratic way of life, reflecting Dr. Ambedkar's life work.
3. Does the University have a mandate to help marginalized communities?
Yes, it must pay special attention to the welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, including reserving an adequate percentage of seats for them.
Test yourself
1.Reading Section 4 alongside Schedule 1 of The Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Act, 1994, which specific academic topic is the University mandated to study to reflect Dr. Ambedkar's principles?
2.Under Schedule 1 of The Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Act, 1994, which specific types of courses are mentioned as relevant for developing socially and economically depressed sections of the people?
3.Reading Section 4 alongside Schedule 1 of The Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Act, 1994, what concrete action is the University required to take to promote the educational interests of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes?
4.Under Schedule 1 of The Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Act, 1994, which three core principles from Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar's life is the University tasked with promoting?