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Karnataka Ayurveda Colleges: 26 'On-Paper Teachers' Suspended
12 Sep
Summary
- 26 ghost teachers in two Karnataka Ayurveda colleges have registrations suspended.
- NCISM directives target 'on-paper teachers' who are officially recorded but absent.
- Ayurveda colleges must meet faculty-student ratios or face penalties.
In a significant move to curb academic malpractices, the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) has mandated the suspension of registrations for 26 'on-paper teachers' across two private Ayurveda medical colleges in Karnataka. These ghost faculty members are listed on official rolls and receive benefits but are absent from their teaching duties.
The directive, issued to the Karnataka Ayurvedic and Unani Practitioners Board (KYUPB), also impacts an individual registered in Karnataka but employed by a Gujarat-based college. This action stems from NCISM inspections that verified complaints of ghost teachers, a practice reportedly rampant in private Ayurveda institutions.
Regulations stipulate that 'on-paper teachers' face suspension from state and national registers, alongside monetary penalties for both individuals and institutions. During suspension, practitioners are barred from practicing medicine anywhere in India, affecting both permanent and temporary registrations.
Ayurveda colleges in Karnataka are required to maintain specific faculty-student ratios. The widespread issue of ghost teachers is cited as a major factor contributing to the decline of educational standards in these institutions. The Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences has stated it will investigate further actions.
