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UGC Issues Showcause Notice to KIIT Over Student Suicides

7/24/2025

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The University Grants Commission (UGC) has taken a firm stand against Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), issuing a showcause notice following a committee's alarming findings on mishandled sexual harassment complaints tied to two tragic student suicides. The UGC emphasized the urgent need for improved mental health support and safety measures, threatening disciplinary action if KIIT fails to respond adequately.

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The University Grants Commission (UGC) has taken a firm stand against Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), issuing a showcause notice following a committee's alarming findings on mishandled sexual harassment complaints tied to two tragic student suicides. The UGC emphasized the urgent need for improved mental health support and safety measures, threatening disciplinary action if KIIT fails to respond adequately.