Assam College Teachers Protest Against Delayed Promotions, Salary Revisions

Over 9,000 college teachers in Assam protested on Teacher’s Day against the state government’s delay in promotions and salary revisions. They accused the government of violating UGC regulations and demanded immediate action. The Assam College Teachers’ Association (ACTA) specifically highlighted concerns about the Ph.D. requirement for promotions and urged the government to increase Ph.D. seats and provide more flexibility in performance evaluation.