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Dada Lakhmi Chand State University of Performing and Visual Arts, located in
Rohtak Rohtak () is a city and the administrative headquarters of the Rohtak district in the Indian state of Haryana. It lies north-west of New Delhi and south of the state capital Chandigarh on NH 9 (old NH 10). Rohtak forms a part of the Nationa ...
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Haryana Haryana () is a States and union territories of India, state located in the northern part of India. It was carved out after the linguistic reorganisation of Punjab, India, Punjab on 1 November 1966. It is ranked 21st in terms of area, with les ...
, was established on 5 August 2014, through Haryana Act No. 24 of 2014. The university was formed by integrating four government technical institutions, namely State Institute of Fine Arts, State Institute of Design, State Institute of Film & Television, and State Institute of Urban Planning & Architecture. These institutions are being established at a capital expenditure of Rs.300.0 crores by Govt. of Haryana through Government Technical Institution Society, Rohtak. The campus was designed by the renowned architect
Raj Rewal Raj Rewal (born 24 November 1934) is an Indian architect. Education Rewal lived in Delhi and Shimla from 1934 to 1951. He attended Harcourt Butler higher secondary school. From 1951 and 1954, he attended the Delhi School of Architecture in Ne ...
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Academic delays in the Film and Television Department

The Film and Television Department has faced prolonged academic delays, affecting multiple student batches. The 2017 batch, originally set to graduate in 2021, completed their degrees in 2024, while the 2018 batch is expected to graduate by 2025 or 2026, despite being far beyond their scheduled timelines. These delays have been attributed to infrastructural deficiencies, lack of proper filmmaking equipment, faculty shortages, administrative mismanagement. These delays have led to extended academic tenures, increased financial burdens, and postponed career opportunities for students. The recurring protests and administrative challenges have disrupted the academic environment, contributing to uncertainty and dissatisfaction among the student body.


Campus and infrastructure

The campus was designed by the renowned architect
Raj Rewal Raj Rewal (born 24 November 1934) is an Indian architect. Education Rewal lived in Delhi and Shimla from 1934 to 1951. He attended Harcourt Butler higher secondary school. From 1951 and 1954, he attended the Delhi School of Architecture in Ne ...
. It spans 36 acres and is strategically located approximately 70 kilometers from the national capital,
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, 90 kilometers from
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, and 220 kilometers from
Chandigarh Chandigarh is a city and union territory in northern India, serving as the shared capital of the states of Punjab and Haryana. Situated near the foothills of the Shivalik range of Himalayas, it borders Haryana to the east and Punjab in the ...
. The campus is well-connected by road and rail networks. * Seminar halls * Laboratories * Workshops and studios * Central facilities like an auditorium, seminar halls, and a central library * A girls' hostel accommodating 170 students * Housing facilities for faculty. * Does not provide hostel facilities for male students.


Academic programs

https://dlcsupva.ac.in/Assets/PDF/Prospectus2024-25.pdf


Student protests

The university has had several student and faculty protests over the years, primarily concerning academic delays, faculty grievances, infrastructural deficiencies, and administrative mismanagement. These protests have significantly impacted the university's academic structure, particularly affecting students in the Film and Television Department.


2016 Student Protest

In August 2016, students from the State Institute of Film and Television, a constituent institute of the university, initiated an eight-day protest against severe academic and infrastructural deficiencies. The key grievances were: * Lack of essential equipment: Students reported a shortage of filming equipment, cameras, and editing tools, delaying their projects and coursework. * Faculty shortages: The absence of qualified faculty affected learning outcomes and academic progress. * Administrative indifference: Students accused the university administration, including Vice-Chancellor Ashwini Sabharwal, of neglecting their grievances and mismanaging academic schedules. The protest resulted in widespread media coverage, bringing attention to the infrastructural challenges within the university. The Vice-Chancellor denied these allegations, attributing the unrest to budgetary constraints and stating that a "zero-year" policy was being implemented to address infrastructure backlogs.


2023 Student Protest

In 2023, students initiated a prolonged protest addressing several critical issues within the institution. The key concerns highlighted by the students included: # Academic Delays: Students reported significant delays in their academic schedules, with some batches experiencing extended course durations beyond the standard timelines. # Infrastructural Deficiencies: The protestors pointed out the lack of essential facilities and resources necessary for their educational programs, impacting the quality of their learning experience. # Administrative Challenges: Students expressed dissatisfaction with the university's administrative processes, citing inefficiencies and a lack of responsiveness to their grievances. The protest persisted for over two months, reflecting the students' determination to seek redressal for their concerns. Despite the prolonged nature of the protest, as of the latest reports, the university administration had not provided a satisfactory resolution to the issues raised by the students.


Faculty Protests (2023)

In May 2023, faculty members launched a 77-day protest, demanding: * UGC-approved pay scales and promotions – professors claimed they were denied proper pay structures and benefits for nearly a decade. * Administrative irregularities – allegations of unauthorized appointments, favoritism, corruption, and lack of transparency. * Lack of representation – faculty members demanded proper inclusion in university decision-making bodies. The protest resulted in academic disruptions, further delaying coursework and examinations for students. Despite multiple discussions, resolution efforts from the administration remained inconclusive, prolonging the uncertainty surrounding faculty employment conditions.


See also

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Film and Television Institute of India The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) is a film institute under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of the Government of India and aided by the Central Government of India. ...
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Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) is a film and television institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Named after renowned Indian filmmaker Satyajit Ray, the institute provides higher and professional education and tech ...
* Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Regional Government Film and Television Institute *
Biju Patnaik Film and Television Institute of Odisha The Biju Pattanaik Film and Television Institute of Odisha, Cuttack (BPFTIO) is an autonomous college established by the Government of Odisha under World Bank assisted scheme to meet the emerging demand of well trained technical manpower in the ...
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K. R. Narayanan National Institute of Visual Science and Arts K. R. Narayanan National Institute of Visual Science and Arts (KRNNIVSA) is an autonomous institute established by the Government of Kerala at Thekkumthala, Chengalam East Village in Kottayam District of Kerala state as a training-cum-resear ...
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M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute The M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute, popularly known earlier as Madras Film Institute, is Asia's first-ever film and television training institute. Established in 1945 as Adyar Film Institute, it is one of the pioneer f ...
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Government Film and Television Institute The Government Film & Television Institute, Bangalore (formerly a part of S.J.Polytechnic) is believed to be the first government institute in India to offer technical courses related to films. It is one of the few government film institutes in ...
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National School of Drama National School of Drama (NSD) is a drama school situated at New Delhi, India. It is an autonomous organization under Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It was set up in 1959 by the Sangeet Natak Akademi and became an independent school ...
* Bhartendu Natya Academy


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External links


Official website
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