The Higher Education Department has tightened the norms for the University Grants Commission-funded scheme meant for university and college faculty to pursue research. The Faculty Improvement Programme (FIP), which enables teachers to pursue doctoral degrees and undertake research in the premier institutions of the country, has benefited many over the years. Many teachers leave the programme midway or fail to submit their thesis in time. In view of the violations, the government has decided to impose penalties on those who fail to adhere to the norms. The government will also restrict the scheme to teachers aged below 45 years.

Source: The Hindu May 11, 2019 13:41 UTC