Himachal Universities Form Joint Action Committee to Address Faculty Concerns

Shimla, December 6 – Teachers’ associations from Himachal Pradesh University, Agriculture University Palampur, Forestry University Solan, and Sardar Patel University Mandi formed a Joint Action Committee (JAC) to address issues like stalled CAS promotions, unpaid UGC pay arrears since 2016, and salary deductions for in-service PhD leaves. The JAC plans to meet the Chief Minister to demand policy reversals.

Leadership of JAC:

President: Prof. Janardan Singh (Agriculture University, Palampur)
General Secretary: Prof. Nitin Vyas (Himachal Pradesh University)
Vice Presidents: Prof. Balbir Singh (Nauhni University) and Dr. Sunil (Sardar Patel University)
Joint Secretary: Dr. Amit (Veterinary Sciences, Palampur)
Treasurer: Dr. Ritika (Himachal Pradesh University)
Advisors: Dr. Joginder Saklani (Himachal Pradesh University) and Dr. Anil Verma (Nauhni University)