NSUI Files Complaint Alleging Multi-Crore Scam at Medical Science University Jabalpur

Written by Sanchari Chattopadhyay Published On 2024-05-03T17:30:06+05:30 | Updated On 3 May 2024 6:29 PM IST

NSUI Files Complaint Alleging Multi-Crore Scam at Medical Science University Jabalpur

Bhopal: The National Student Union of India (NSUI) has called for the immediate removal of the Madhya Pradesh Medical Science University’s vice-chancellor Ashok Khandelwal, registrar Pushpraj Baghel, and exam controller Sachin Kuchia, as well as demanding an investigation into the alleged financial misconduct.

Ravi Parmar, coordinator of NSUI medical wing pointed out several inconsistencies and irregularities in the financial activities of Medical Science University, Jabalpur. He has submitted an audit report to the EOW, which indicates potential irregularities in stock ledger management, the use of current accounts, and other financial practices.

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In his complaint, Parmar stated that an audit of the previous year found issues with non-renewable Fixed Deposit Receipts (FDRs), deeming them faulty. Additionally, the cash register was improperly managed, leading to a potential financial loss of over Rs 120 crores due to the lack of FDR renewals in recent years. Parmar claimed that overall financial irregularities at the university could be even more extensive, reports Freepress Journal.

He claimed that Pushpraj Baghel, the varsity registrar, had interfered with tenders to further his interests. The NSUI member said in the complaint that there was another case in which exam controller Sachin Kuchia assisted absentee candidates in passing the tests.

The NSUI has called for the immediate removal of the university’s vice-chancellor Ashok Khandelwal, registrar Pushpraj Baghel, and exam controller Sachin Kuchia, as well as an investigation into the alleged financial misconduct. Parmar also submitted an audit report to the EOW, which reportedly indicates potential irregularities in stock ledger management, the use of current accounts, and other financial practices, reports the Daily.

The University has approximately 300 colleges with a yearly intake of approximately 80000 students nationwide. Madhya Pradesh University exercises superintendence and control over the affiliated colleges to establish uniform standards par-excellence in academics and administration of teaching and learning of health sciences.

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Sanchari Chattopadhyay

Sanchari Chattopadhyay has pursued her M.A in English and Culture Studies from the University of Burdwan, West Bengal. She likes observing cultural specificities and exploring new places.