Kuvempu University V-C welcomes release of grants, condemns Mysore University V-C’s reaction on the issue

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Kuvempu University astatine  Shankarghatta adjacent   Shivamogga.

Kuvempu University astatine Shankarghatta adjacent Shivamogga. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Kuvempu University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sharath Ananthamurthy said the authorities of Karnataka released ₹15 crore for the pension of retired employees portion the assemblage had submitted a connection seeking ₹29 crore.

The V-C said the authorities released grants for six universities considering the fiscal difficulty. He welcomed the government’s move.

“Kuvempu University has to wage pension to much than 300 retired employees. It has not been capable to wage the pension for employees who retired successful the past 5 years. Against the connection for a assistance of ₹29 crore, the authorities released ₹15 crore. The assemblage continues to look a fiscal burden,” helium stated.

Condemns counterpart successful University of Mysore

Mr. Sharath Ananthamurthy took objection to University of Mysore Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.K. Lokanath’s proposition that Kuvempu University was benefited much by the merchandise of grants, which was reported by a conception of the media.

“I powerfully reason his statement. Instead of presenting his demands earlier the government, passing casual remarks astir different universities is condemnable,” said Mr. Sharath Ananthamurthy. He besides stated that a imperishable solution to the occupation would beryllium to incorporated the pension installation into the HRMS system.

Prof. Lokanath had stated that Mysore University and Karnataka University had enactment successful a batch of effort for the grant. His assemblage received ₹25 crore portion the fiscal load of ₹82 crore persists. He remarked that Mysore University and Karnataka University had enactment successful a batch of effort for the assistance portion Kuvempu, Gulbarga and Mangaluru universities received higher grants though they did not request that much.

Published - January 19, 2026 03:48 p.m. IST

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