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The Himalayan University (HU) faculty members have voiced their concerns over several burning issues during a recent visit by the Arunachal Pradesh Private Educational Institution Regulatory Commission (APPEIRC). The 11-member committee, comprising experts in their respective subjects, interacted with the staff, including faculty members, and visited various departments of the university. The visit was conducted after several complaints about private universities in the state failing to adhere to the University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines.
According to the faculty members, one of the most pressing issues is salary discrimination. They alleged that the university authorities discriminate among staff members, including faculty members, while paying salaries. This includes a significant salary gap between tribal and non-tribal employees, with tribal employees holding NET and PhD degrees earning less than non-tribals recruited as assistant professors or professors. Moreover, staff members who earn PhD degrees from the Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) are paid less than those with a degree from mainland India.
The faculty members also raised concerns over alleged discrimination in paying house rent allowance, traveling allowance, provident fund, and dearness allowance. They claimed that only a few employees receive such benefits, while local tribal faculty members are left out. Furthermore, there are arbitrary delays in disbursement of salaries, which contravenes the fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution of India, Article 14 (Right to Equality), Article 21 (Right against Exploitation), and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989. The faculty members added that such discrimination also undermines the guidelines framed by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
The APPEIRC team member emphasized that the commission has advised the HU authorities to address the issues raised by the faculty members and suggested finding a practical solution while considering everyone’s interests. The team member also noted that most private colleges and universities have the same salary issues, and the commission is pressuring them to address these issues properly.
As the education sector continues to grapple with these challenges, the Himalayan University’s faculty members have raised crucial questions about the treatment of staff members. The keen eye of the APPEIRC team will be watching to ensure that these issues are addressed, and the limited trust in the private education sector can be restored.
Original Source: https://arunachaltimes.in/index.php/2025/03/31/hu-faculty-members-apprise-appeirc-of-issues-allege-discrimination/
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Publish Date: 2025-03-31 00:37:00
