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22/08/23 06:04 AM IST

Panel calls for uniformity in tenures, selection process of heads of various akademis

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  • A Parliamentary Standing Committee has sought uniformity in the tenures and selection processes for heads and governing bodies of autonomous institutions run by the Ministry of Culture.
Current Discrepancies
  • Chairman of Sahitya Akademi is currently elected, while the appointment process for other institute heads and governing bodies varies.
  • Varied terms of office, e.g., 3 years for Lalit Kala Akademi, 10 years for Kalakshetra Foundation.
  • Lack of fixed guidelines for Governing Council membership, meetings, etc.
  • Absence of people’s representatives in the Governing Council of the Akademis.
  • The presence of regional centres of National Akademis across states is uneven.
  • The Committee observed that a significant proportion of posts across National Akademis remain vacant.
Recommendations
  • The Government formulate a policy emphasising uniformity among all the Akademis in terms of the tenure of the chairman or resident, representation and election of the general council and the minimum number of meetings to be held each year.
  • It said that if required, legislation governing the akademis or Institutions may be amended to ensure uniformity.
  • The Committee further suggested that one Member of Parliament be included on the Governing Board of each of the Institutions on the lines of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences and other such institutions to assist in the working of Akademis and to provide them ground reports.
  • Committee emphasizes systematic and proactive approaches to governance.
  • Focus on enhancing transparency, accountability, ethical conduct, and integrity within these institutions.
Source- The Hindu

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