Foreigner registration now must for Jawaharlal Nehru University Nepalese students
The decision comes at a time of heightened sensitivity regarding the welfare of Nepalese students studying in India. Recently, the tragic death by suicide of a Nepalese student at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar sparked public outrage and drew diplomatic attention. Reports allege that the student faced harassment from a peer, prompting the Nepal government to intervene and seek greater protection for its citizens studying in India.While JNU has not publicly linked its policy change to this incident, several media outlets have reported that the revised guidelines are part of a broader institutional effort to improve record-keeping and establish consistent oversight of all foreign nationals residing on campus.The implementation of this policy is expected to bring clarity to the administrative status of international students and offer an additional layer of accountability, particularly in matters related to student welfare and legal documentation.- EndsTrending Reel
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