New Delhi. Several educationists and intellectuals all over the country have expressed their apprehensions about the merit of the decision of to the four years under graduate programme (FYUP) being introduced by the Delhi University from this academic session.

Justice Rajindar Sachar, Kuldip Nayar, Bhai Vaidya, Sandeep Pandey, Ravi Kiran Jain and Anil Nauriya wrote a letter to the Prime Minister in this regard.
Full text of letter is as follows-

Honourable Man Mohan Singh

Prime Minister of India

Most Respected Sir

We write this letter to draw your kind attention to the four years under graduate programme (FYUP) being introduced by the Delhi University from this academic session. The four year degree programme changes the existing 10+2+3 structure adopted nationally. We have followed the debate over this contentious issue in the media. Several educationists and intellectuals all over the country have expressed their apprehensions about the merit of this decision. We too believe that such a basic change in the higher education system/policy should first be considered and examined by the MHRD and the Parliament in consultation with prominent educationists of India. The Delhi University does not exist in isolation. If this change is so valuable it should be implemented on national level and there should be a national debate about its merit. Delhi University can wait for a couple of years in the best interest of the students all over India.

We further request you that the impact on the minorities/SC/ST/OBC and financially weaker sections must be taken into consideration before such a plan is implemented. The financial burden of paying for a year more is a major concern for many families who send their wards to DU. In view of the serious apprehensions voiced by so many educationists, social workers and teachers, we plead to intervene and prevent its implementation immediately.

Thanking you.

Sincerely

Justice Rajindar Sachar

Kuldip Nayar

Bhai Vaidya

Sandeep Pandey,

Ravi Kiran Jain

Anil Nauriya

Hastakshep