Row over Kerala Kalamandalam Chancellor post amid cash crunch
A controversy has arisen regarding the Chancellor position at Kerala Kalamandalam, with calls for the removal of Mallika Sarabhai due to financial issues. The 'Save University Campaign Committee' claims her appointment has added significant costs during a time of financial strain. Despite the challenges, the university reports a notable increase in self-generated revenue through cultural initiatives.
- ▪The memorandum demands the removal of Mallika Sarabhai as Chancellor due to financial burdens on the university.
- ▪Kalamandalam's Vice-Chancellor acknowledged the financial crisis but highlighted a 200% increase in income from cultural tourism initiatives.
- ▪The university has implemented various reforms and revenue-generating programs, including a successful 'Day with Masters' cultural tourism initiative.
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A fresh controversy has erupted over the post of Chancellor at Kerala Kalamandalam Deemed-to-be University, with a memorandum demanding the removal of noted dancer Mallika Sarabhai as Chancellor citing financial strain, even as the institution highlights a sharp rise in self-generated revenue.The memorandum, submitted by the ‘Save University Campaign Committee’, alleges that appointing Dr. Sarabhai as Chancellor in December, 2022, replacing the then Governor Arif Mohammed Khan—due to clash between the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government and the Governor—has imposed an additional annual burden of around ₹50 lakh on the university.
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