IIT Guwahati Dean Resigns Amid Protests Following Student's Tragic Death

Following the death of a B.Tech student who was 21 years old, Professor Kanduru V. Krishna, who was serving as the Academic Dean of the Indian Institute of Technology in Guwahati, has resigned from his position. This dramatic turn of events comes as a result of numerous protests. As a result of this incident, the academic atmosphere on campus as well as the administration's commitment to the wellbeing of students have been brought under intense scrutiny.

It was on September 9 that the body of the student, who had been enrolled in the Computer Science and Engineering department and had been originally from Uttar Pradesh, was discovered in his room at the dormitory. Students at the Indian university of Technology Guwahati are becoming increasingly concerned about the academic expectations and the entire environment at the university as a result of this tragic tragedy, which marks the third student fatality at the institute this year.

In the wake of this heartbreaking loss, students flocked to the streets in front of the administration building to express their dissatisfaction and demand that improvements be made immediately. Their demands were quite clear: they demanded that Professor Krishna, whom they accuse of contributing to a toxic culture in the academic community, resign from his position. The demonstrations gained pace very quickly, with students voicing their dissatisfaction with what they perceive to be a harsh and unequal environment.

A student who was involved in the demonstration gave an interview to IANS in which they stated, "Despite getting good marks in the examination, many students failed due to short attendance." On our own, there were at least two hundred kids who did not pass because of their low attendance. It is not appropriate to do so. Although it is possible that one or two students have committed errors, it is impossible for such a large number of pupils to be in error. It is in the garb of academic pressure that the management at the Indian Institute of Technology in Guwahati has created a toxic environment.

The remarks made by the student bring to light a more widespread problem that a number of people at the institute have been struggling with. An investigation is being conducted to determine whether or whether the tight attendance standards and the high-pressure academic environment are elements that contributed to the current string of disasters. Students believe that the environment that has been established as a result of the unrelenting academic pressure and the severe consequences for attendance has generated a situation in which mental health is frequently prioritised over academic performance.

In the midst of increasing pressure from both students and the general public, Professor Krishna has decided to leave from his position. An in-depth examination of the institution's policies and support systems is being demanded by a significant number of students, despite the fact that the resignation may appear to be a step towards addressing the complaints of the students. It is their belief that addressing these concerns is essential in order to forestall the occurrence of similar tragedies and to cultivate a more positive atmosphere in the academic setting.

To this day, the administration has not issued a comprehensive statement that addresses the particular requests of the protestors or that outlines the steps that will be taken to enhance the welfare of the students. On the other hand, the resignation of the Academic Dean marks a significant move and may mark the beginning of a more extensive conversation about the challenges that are confronting the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati.

As things begin to return to a more regular state on campus, the attention is now being directed on the manner in which the institute will deal with the aftermath of these demonstrations. Will this result in significant changes to the policies and support systems that are in place, or will it merely be a short-term solution to an issue that has developed over time? The next several weeks will be critical in shaping the future of the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati and its attitude to the well-being of its students.

At this time, the student body continues to maintain vigilance, with the expectation that their voices will result in genuine improvements. The devastating death of their classmate has served as a catalyst for change, and the kids are resolute in their efforts to make sure that the loss was not in vain.

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