The idea proposed by the vice- chancellor of Bangalore University, Dr N Prabhu Dev, to issue smart cards to the varsity students does not seem to working out well, with most of the syndicate members and officials vetoing it. This is despite the varsity having started the tender process.
A varsity official said that the issue was discussed during the May 3 syndicate meeting, when most of the members rejected the proposal. “The smart card project was discussed for more than an hour, but most of the members raised their voice against it.
However, it was finally approved,” the official said on condition of anonymity.
The official added that the registrar of the varsity claimed ignorance about the issue, and threatened to write to the state government in this regard. The project is estimated at Rs5 crore and the tender process has begun. “But it may not be implemented as the registrar of administration has not yet read the file. When he is unaware of the project, and if he writes to the government, then the project will definitely be stalled,” said a syndicate member.
Another syndicate member said that the students required more basic facilities instead of smart cards at this point in time. “Our students are not getting proper drinking water. Even the toilet facility at the girls’ hostel is bad and physical education students don’t even have a TV to watch. When the situation is like this, where is the need of issuing smart cards?” the member asked.
The vice-chancellor had proposed the smart card idea to get rid of exam-related mistakes. He said it would hold all details of each student including attendance, marks card, degree certificate and hall ticket-related information. The card would also carry information regarding the students’ individual performance and extracurricular activities.
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