The All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) has appealed the Minister of Higher Education & Tourism to rollback the absorption order of December 18 under the Department of Higher Education.

While acknowledging the services of contractual teachers towards the government colleges and students, the ANCSU expressed that the mode of appointments made in contravention to the laid down rules and regulations has led to an outrage from the aspirants.

“The ANCSU considering the gravity of the issue over the years has consistently advocated for strengthening of Higher Education in Nagaland. We have raised concerns about the acute shortage of faculty in government colleges, especially in light of the implementation of the New Education Policy (NEP) and the introduction of the Four Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP), both of which requires a significant increase in qualified teaching staff. In this context, ANCSU through its representations dated 03/10/2022 vide ref. no. ANCSU-CS/Rep1/2021-2023, has demanded the creation of necessary posts and timely recruitment through proper process. However, the prolonged issue with existing contractual teachers from 2009 till date have mushroomed to one fifth of the existing regular teachers, resulting to dependency on these teachers by the colleges,” highlighted the Union in the appeal issued on April 19.

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Considering the interest of the students, aspirants and sanctity of academic institutions, the union urged the state government to rollback the absorption order, and immediately invite the concerned stakeholders to arrive at an amicable solution in the interest of the aspirants and the colleges.

“The union shall stand steadfast to deliver justice to the students and the aspirants at any cost, while ensuring the wellbeing of the colleges as well. We therefore urge your competent authority to address this issue on top priority, and let justice prevail, in the greater interest of one and all,” stated the ANCSU.