more-inThe Delhi University Teachers’ Association (DUTA) has written to Deputy Chief Minister and Education Minister Manish Sisodia appealing him to release funds for DU colleges funded by the Delhi government. In the letter, the teachers pointed out the inordinate delay in the formation of governing bodies in the 28 colleges funded by the Delhi government and the consequent stoppage of funds by the government and asked the Minister to break the deadlock. No salaries“We have learnt that the University of Delhi has submitted an additional list of 100 names to you. We request you to immediately release funds to these colleges. DUTA president Rajib Ray said that in several colleges, ad-hoc teachers have not received salaries for several months, creating immense personal hardship as they are already in a vulnerable situation.

Source: The Hindu January 16, 2018 19:52 UTC