Assam Education Minister Backs Re-engagement of Retired Teachers in Govt Model Colleges

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Assam's Education Minister Ranoj Pegu has sparked controversy by endorsing the re-engagement of retired teachers in government model colleges, amidst opposition from young and aspiring candidates. Pegu believes that a combination of young and retired faculty members will lead to better management and educational outcomes in the newly built model colleges, which are set to begin classes in August. The minister attributes the previous struggles of new model colleges to the appointment of inexperienced young teachers and proposes to engage 50% of faculty from retired teachers, who will be paid a monthly remuneration of Rs 1 lakh, in addition to their pensions.

Key Takeaways:

  • Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu has backed the re-engagement of retired teachers in government model colleges, citing better management and educational outcomes.
  • The decision has raised concerns among young candidates, with All Assam Students' Union president Utpal Sarma labeling it as "neglecting merit and mocking the plight of unemployed youth."
  • The model proposes a 50% engagement of retired teachers, who will be paid a monthly remuneration of Rs 1 lakh, in addition to their pensions.
  • Pegu believes that the new model can be replicated in engineering colleges if successful.
  • The Education Minister cited the struggles of new model colleges due to the appointment of inexperienced young teachers as the reason for the proposal.
  • The minister hopes that retired teachers will be able to serve for three to four years, leading the new colleges to NAAC accreditation.

Statistics:

  • 50% of faculty members in the new model colleges will be engaged from retired teachers.
  • Retired teachers will be paid a monthly remuneration of Rs 1 lakh, in addition to their pensions.
  • The new model colleges will begin classes in August.
  • The minister hopes to engage retired teachers until the age of 65.

Sources:

  • Assam Times:

"Assam education minister backs re-engagement of retired teachers in govt model colleges"

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