Gujarat: Faculty members in technical institutions stage protest over CAS delays
Academic staff from Government engineering and polytechnic colleges throughout Gujarat conducted a peaceful demonstration on Friday over unresolved career advancement scheme (CAS) matters. The faculty, attired in black clothing and displaying banners, organised symbolic protests across various institutions whilst maintaining regular teaching schedules. Their actions highlighted ongoing issues that remain pending despite numerous verbal and written submissions throughout the previous year.The demonstrators highlighted several critical issues, including significant delays in academic grade pay progression, exclusion of previous GPSC service records for CAS benefits, failure to implement AICTE-sanctioned concessions, and extensive waiting periods for NOCs regarding advanced studies.Additional concerns included ongoing COGENT portal technical issues, unaddressed pay verification unit enquiries, and delayed QIP scheme authorisations.
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