JKSA claims 13.7 Lakh paid by nursing student’s remains unadjusted, seeks VC’s intervention at Adesh University
Srinagar, Jan 21 (KINS): The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Wednesday claimed that a sum of nearly 13.7 lakh, paid by 145 Nursing students of the 2022 batch at Adesh University, Bathinda, remains unadjusted even months after the cancellation of their mandatory psychiatric posting.
According to JKSA, the psychiatric posting at Dr. Vidya Sagar Mental Hospital, Amritsar, was abruptly cancelled by the university citing security concerns in the border area. However, the Association alleged that despite the cancellation, the amount collected from students for the training has neither been refunded nor adjusted, leaving students to bear the financial burden for a programme that never took place.
In a formal representation to the Vice-Chancellor, JKSA State Coordinator Sheikh Salman claimed that the decision to schedule the posting was taken despite existing government advisories warning against movement in sensitive areas. He said students should not be made to suffer for what he termed administrative misjudgment and poor risk assessment by the authorities.
The Association further claimed that the Principal of the institution, Shridhar KV, had assured students that the amount would be adjusted when the next batch was sent for psychiatric training. However, more than two months later, the administration reportedly declined the request, which JKSA described as a breach of trust and institutional assurance.
Raising concerns over financial transparency, JKSA stated that the Director of Dr. Vidya Sagar Mental Hospital has shown willingness to reschedule the posting, but alleged lack of coordination from the university’s Registrar or Deputy Registrar has stalled the process. The Association warned that retaining money for services not rendered raises serious questions about financial accountability.
JKSA also highlighted the academic impact of the delay, claiming that uncertainty over mandatory clinical postings could affect students’ training, assessments, and future careers. It said many of the affected students come from economically weaker backgrounds and are already facing academic and financial stress.
Seeking immediate intervention, JKSA urged the Vice-Chancellor to personally step in and direct the authorities to either reschedule the posting and adjust the fees as promised or order an immediate refund if rescheduling is not possible. The Association has sought a resolution within three working days, warning that it would escalate the matter to higher authorities, including the concerned Ministry, if the issue remains unresolved.(KINS)
