Amidst the row over uniform dress code for PU students in the State, the Forum of Former Vice-Chancellors of Karnataka has strongly argued the need for a uniform dress code in all educational institutions including private ones.
In a statement here, the forum said: “it is our opinion that there should be a uniform dress code in every educational institution to bring about an effective learning environment, better personality development and leadership qualities; and above all to bring in a peaceful atmosphere in academic institutions.“
The statement which was represented by former vice-chancellor of UAS-B Prof. K. Narayana Gowda; Prof. R.N. Srinivasa Gowda, former VC, KVAFSU; and Dr. Rangappa, former VC, Mysore University, says that allowing students to wear dress of their choice would psychologically affect poor and lower middle class students as there would be a clear disparity in terms of quality as well as number of dresses worn by them.
