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The Hindu
31-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Government Order on re-employment of principals, college librarians, physical education directors lauded
The Tamil Nadu Government College Teachers Association (TNGCTA) has welcomed the State's decision to authorise the re-employment of principals, college librarians and physical education directors until the end of the academic year (May 31), rather than on the last calendar date of the staff's tenure. According to the Government Order No.178, issued on July 30, the Commissioner of Collegiate Education requested to allow the re-employment to principals, college librarians and physical education directors until the end of the academic year (May 31), among Joint Directors, Regional Joint Directors, for those whose services had been dispensed with through G.O. No. 192, issued on November 12, 2024, as these staff members were needed to undertake the work related to university examinations and admissions for the next academic year. According to the 2024 G.O., principals (Grades I and II), librarians and physical education directors would retire on the last day of the month when they attained the age of superannuation. Conditional re-employment until the end of the academic year was offered only to the teaching staff. The decision to re-allow employment of principals, librarians and physical education directors would help institutions to function without disruption in the academic year, said many academicians. 'This has been a long-standing demand of the TNGCTA, as retirement of senior staff in the middle of the academic year can stop the flow of work in educational institutions. Immediate replacement of principals, for example, is not possible, and no major decision will be taken by the person in-charge. Similarly, librarians are needed for verifying the stock of books in the institution, and the service of physical education directors' presence is essential to prepare students for the sports competitions usually held at the end of the academic year. We are happy that the Government has listened to the teachers' associations,' P. David Livingstone, TNGCTA State president, said in an official press release. As per the new G.O., the re-employment of principals would be decided by the Director of Collegiate Education (DCE). In the case of librarians and physical education directors, the DCE's decision would be based on recommendations by the respective principals.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
State to get 4 govt arts & science colleges in rural areas: CM
Chennai: The state will have four more govt arts and science colleges in rural areas in 2025-26, chief minister M K Stalin said here on Friday. The new colleges will be established at K V Kuppam in Vellore district, Thuraiyur in Trichy, Ulundurpet in Kallakurichi district, and Chengam in Tiruvannamalai district during the upcoming academic year, a release said. The four colleges will have a combined intake of 1,120 seats during the first year. This takes the total number of govt colleges in the state to 179. CM recently inaugurated 11 new govt arts and science colleges at Alandur, Panruti, Kunnoor, Natham, Vikravandi, Cheyyur, Manamadurai, Muthuppettai, Tiruvidaimarudhur, Perambalur, and Ottapidaram. "After opening new colleges, the govt received many requests to open colleges for rural students. Based on the demand, the CM ordered starting four more new colleges in 2025-26," a release from the state govt said. With this, the DMK govt has opened 35 new govt arts and science colleges in the past four years. Professors said despite starting 35 new colleges, the state govt did not appoint a single faculty member in the past four years. Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) issued a notification in 2023 for recruiting 4,000 assistant professors for govt arts and science colleges through a competitive exam. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One of the Most Successful Investors of All Time, Warren Buffett, Recommends: 5 Books for Turning... Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Click Here Undo However, the exam has been delayed, citing last-minute changes to the eligibility criteria and court cases filed by guest lecturers. The Tamil Nadu Govt Collegiate Teachers Association (TNGCTA) said there are only 5,000 permanent teachers employed in place of 15,000 teachers. "The govt will deploy permanent staff to the new colleges, which will affect teaching in existing colleges. The state govt should take efforts to fill all vacancies at the earliest," said S Suresh, general secretary of the Tamil Nadu Govt Collegiate Teachers' Association (TNGCTA). He also highlighted that the govt reduced the number of sanctioned posts for the newly established colleges from 17 to 12. "To ensure quality education in all colleges, the number of posts should not be reduced. Further, the state govt should take steps to fill 86 principal posts in govt arts and science colleges," Suresh added.
