Times
of India: Nainital: Monday, 02 March 2015.
Students of a
paramedical institute in Haldwani have alleged that they have been cheated by
the owner of the institute. The RTI filed by one of the students revealed that
the institute which promises six different courses, including programs for
operation theatre technician, X-Ray technician and nursing assistant, has violated
norms of paramedic education.
The students
told TOI that they were promised quality education and placement at the end of
the one year course, however, even after it ended in August last year, the
management kept postponing the final examinations which are still pending.
"We were
promised placements in both public and private sector organizations but nothing
has materialized," said Rohit Kumar (24), a student of diploma in medical
laboratory technology at the Ratnashila Hospital and Paramedical Institute in
Kathgharia, Haldwani.
The RTI
revealed that the institute violated the Uttrakhand State Medical Faculty
guidelines of having a minimum of a two year course for these subjects.
As per the
guidelines laid by the Uttrakhand State Medical Faculty for paramedical courses
like operation theatre technician, an applicant must have science subjects
(PCB) in high school. The duration is also up to two years and not one year as
stated in the institute's prospectus.
"The
exams are scheduled for March and a notice has already been put up at the
institute. Those who are blaming us should go and ask Karnataka State Open
University about the delay in exams," said Ratna Pandey, manager of the
institute.
Many students
with humanities background were also given admission in various paramedical courses.
"We paid Rs 45,000 as fee while the management had initially told us that
the fee would be Rs 20,000. There was no faculty. We were even forced to do
night duties in the name of internship," said Ashima Rawat (24), a student
at the institute.
The students
had submitted written requests to the district officials and police for action
against the institute last month.