BHU teachers meet acting VC , demand promotions & hike

Time of India

3 days ago

Varanasi: Over 250 academicians, especially assistant professors of Banaras Hindu University, met acting Vice Chancellor Prof Sanjay Kumar on Saturday and threatened with their slogan, "No Career Advancement Scheme (CAS), No Class.
" They also raised other demands and grievances and alleged corrupt practices.
The delegation submitted a memorandum in support of their demands. After meeting the acting VC, they warned that if promotions under CAS were not granted to eligible teachers timely, they would refrain from holding classes and stage protest. They discussed their long-pending issues, the biggest concern being lack of permanent positions for temporary teachers working for 14 years.
They also raised serious concerns about misinterpretation of CAS and withholding promotions.
They said some teachers had not received promotions for 10 years. The discussions turned heated, even as the acting VC attempted to leave, but they stopped him to seek his assurance. They said it was first time in 20 years that assistant professors had met the university head jointly to raise their demands.
Jaiswal presented a seven-point demand for regular advertising and notifying posts every six months; action against officials who manipulate rules and cause confusion; giving equal benefits to all as only half the teachers received promotions in notional increment; contrary to regulations which entitle all teachers; counting of previous services and notional increment benefits; transparency in PhD and promotion processes; restoration of remuneration for examination duties and implementation of cashless health facilities like CGHS.
Jaiswal claimed the acting VC acknowledged some shortcomings on the university's part and assured prompt resolution. However, despite repeated efforts, he could not be contacted to comment on Saturday's meeting with the delegation.