Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Oct 16: A delegation of J&K College Teachers’ Association (CTA) headed by its president Prof Tariq Ashai called upon Governor Satya Pal Malik at Raj Bhawan and handed over a memorandum of demands pertaining to college teachers of J&K.
Demanding removal of disparity with respect to age of superannuation between University and College teachers, the delegation highlighted that this disparity exists only in the state of J&K, in spite of the fact that both University and College teachers are being governed by the same UGC guidelines vis-a-vis recruitment, career progression, qualification and other service conditions.
Prof Ashai while highlighting the delay in the conduct of examinations and declaration of results in view of precarious law & order situation and unfavourable weather conditions in the valley, as a result of which 3-year degree is completed in 4 or 5 years, suggested clubbing of examination of two semesters to address this issue in order to safeguard the academic interests of the student community.
While lauding the role of academic administrators, Prof Ashai sought the attention of the Governor towards the issue of posting of non academicians on the academic administrative posts, and demanded that the professional expertise of academicians be considered for the posts of administrative nature in the different sectors of Govt.
The Governor while interacting with the members of the delegation emphasized that teachers have a pivotal role in shaping the careers of the students, and enabling them to compete at the national and international level for their better future.
Besides CTA president, the delegation comprised of Prof Mashooq Hussain, Prof Riyaz Pirzada, Dr Pir Irfan, Prof Suzan Rashid, Dr Tauseef Malik and Dr Nahid.
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