At a meeting, chaired by Vice-Chancellor Panjab Singh on Monday, it was decided that a blueprint will be prepared to introduce the Students Assistantship Scheme.

“Students are here not only to learn but also earn by successfully applying that knowledge in the university,” said Singh during his first interaction with newly constituted Student Council on Tuesday.

“I have asked officials and Student Council members, including secretary Jahnvi Jalan, to identify the areas and students for the programme,” he added.

“Just like in US universities, after classes students can work at the university, which will fetch them between Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 each month. It will also provide them vital practical experience,” said the V-C.

Singh further added that, “If the system clicks jobs which were earlier taken care of by contractual employees, can be done by undergraduate, post-graduate students as well as researcher scholars.”

Spokesperson Rajesh Singh said: “At least five spheres, the library, laboratory, hospital, teaching and security, have been identified for student services.”

“The varsity is also identifying other areas and completing the required technicalities for the initiative,” he added.