Rohith Vemula Bill draft to be ready in 3 months, says Bhatti | Hyderabad News
Hyderabad: Deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Friday directed officials to prepare a preliminary draft of the proposed Rohith Vemula Telangana Bill within three months, setting the stage for legislation aimed at protecting students from discrimination in universities and higher educational institutions.At a meeting of the cabinet sub-committee, chaired by the deputy chief ninister, discussions focused on the legal and technical framework for the proposed legislation and the role of NALSAR University of Law in drafting the Bill.Officials informed the committee that NALSAR had agreed to assist in framing the provisions of the proposed law. It was decided to draw on the university’s expertise and prepare a comprehensive draft by incorporating inputs from relevant departments and subject experts.Bhatti directed officials to frame robust legislation to safeguard students’ rights and address discrimination based on caste and social background in educational institutions.The meeting stressed that the proposed law should focus on ensuring equal opportunities, preventing discrimination and creating a fair and inclusive environment for students. It was also emphasised that the provisions should be practical, enforceable and supported by clear institutional mechanisms for implementation.Bhatto asked all departments concerned to work in coordination and complete the drafting exercise within the stipulated timeframe.Bhatti suggested that the Scheduled Castes development department lead the drafting process and underscored the need for broad institutional representation on the committee.Stressing the importance of wide-ranging consultations, Bhatti asked officials to identify key stakeholders, including students, faculty members, legal experts, civil society organisations and education specialists.“The draft should consider the problems faced by students at the grassroots level, issues relating to discrimination in higher educational institutions and the challenges likely to arise during implementation of the legislation. Inputs from expert institutions, in addition to govt officials, could be considered,” Bhatti added.
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