Delhi University on Monday formed a 17-member committee to establish a centre for “Hindu Studies” to introduce courses about the “history of Hindus” in the university. However, an academic council member questioned the necessity to have such a centre.
The panel will be headed by the Director, of South Delhi Campus of DU, Prakash Singh. Singh said a need was felt in the university for a Hindu studies centre.
“There are around 23 universities across India that offer courses in Hindu studies. DU also thought it must also have a centre for Hindu studies,” he said.
“We have a centre for Buddhist studies but not a centre for Hindu studies, Singh added. He emphasised that the panel would focus on first checking the viability of the centre and then introduce courses accordingly. However, an academic council member has opposed the need for the centre.“Where are other centres, Sikh, Muslim and other centres. The university must also open courses for these other religions,” a council member said.