Odisha: OUAT Forestry Students Threaten Self Immolation At State Assembly
Bhubaneswar, March 12 -- Bhubaneswar: On the 19th day of their strike on Friday, students pursuing B.sc Forestry courses at the Odisha University of Agriculture Technology (OUAT) threatened to immolate themselves at the Odisha Assembly over educational qualification criteria for selection into different posts under the Odisha Forest Service (OFS).
The protest has spread to the lower PMG square from the campus by Friday.
The demand of the students includes the appointment of a permanent Dean and 100% reservation for B.Sc Forestry students in the appointment of ACFs and Rangers.
Putting forth their demand, a protesting student, Ankit Tripathy said, "We have been cooperating with the government since last 12 years to fulfil our demands, b...
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