Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 21 2010:
Federation of College Teachers' Association, Manipur (FECTAM) today staged a sit-in-protest demonstration at Singjamei Chingamakhong demanding implementation of revised UGC scheme in toto in Manipur.
Teachers from 28 different colleges participated in the demonstration.
Talking to mediapersons on the sidelines of the demonstration, FECTAM convenor Lokendra recounted that the Federation had submitted an ultimatum to the Government on June 23 setting July 3 as the deadline for implementation of revised UGC Pay scale and enhancement of age of superannuation of the college teachers as per the UGC norms in Manipur as well.
The aggrieved teachers were preparing to launch various democratic movement from July 5.But had to be deferred for 15 days following the positive response given by the Government.
He further recounted that the Government had invited FECTAM for a meeting with the Education Minister on July 1.But the Minister sought for extension of the set deadline for 15 days with the assurance that the Government would take up necessary measures towards fulfilling the demands of the college teachers.
Accordingly, FECTAM extended the deadline.
But the Government has done nothing till date.