Section 27 in The Jawaharlal Nehru University Act, 1966
27. Amendment of Act 8 of 1922.
In the Delhi University Act, 1922, in sub-section (2) of section 5, after the words "for the time being in force", the words and figures "but subject to the provisions contained in the Jawaharlal Nehru University Act, 1966" shall be inserted.THE FIRST SCHEDULE(See section 4)The University shall endeavour to promote the study of the principles for which Jawaharlal Nehru worked during his life-time, namely, national integration, social justice, secularism, democratic way of life, international understanding and scientific approach to the problems of society.Towards this end, the University shall--(i)foster the composite culture of India and establish such departments or institutions as may be required for the study and development of the languages, arts and culture of India;(ii)take special measures to facilitate students and teachers from all over India to join the University and participate in its academic programmes;(iii)promote in the students and teachers an awareness and understanding of the social needs of the country and prepare them for fulfilling such needs;(iv)make special provision for integrated courses in humanities, science and technology in the educational programmes of the University;(v)take appropriate measures for promoting inter-disciplinary studies in the University;(vi)establish such departments or institutions as may be necessary for the study of languages, literature and life of foreign countries with a view to inculcating in the students a world perspective and international understanding;(vii)provide facilities for students and teachers from other countries to participate in the academic programme and life of the University.THE SECOND SCHEDULE(See section 16(1))THE STATUTES OF THE UNIVERSITYIn these Statutes--
