PRESS RELEASE
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CHIEF MINISTER
GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI
27TH JANUARY 2023
Dy CM Manish Sisoida calls for absorption of ad-hoc and temporary teachers in Delhi University colleges
Ongoing interviews for Assistant Professors in different colleges of the DU have been catastrophic; reports say 70% ad-hoc teachers being displaced: Dy CM Manish Sisodia
We believe that adhoc teachers should be absorbed in permanent recruitment; they understand challenges of DU, have been working there for decades: Dy CM Manish Sisodia
Delhi Government has nominees in boards of 28 colleges; these boards have the power to absorb ad-hocs into permanent roles and we want to go ahead with it: Dy CM Manish Sisodia
Request DU VC to facilitate the absorption of ad-hoc and temporary teachers in Delhi Government’s colleges; government’s nominees on college boards will extend full cooperation: Dy CM Manish Sisodia
NEW DELHI
Deputy Chief Minister Shri Manish Sisodia has written a letter to the Vice Chancellor of Delhi University, Professor Yogesh Singh, expressing concern over the displacement of around 70% of ad-hoc and temporary teachers during the ongoing interviews for Assistant Professors in different colleges of the University. He has emphasised the need to absorb ad-hoc teachers in permanent recruitment, as many of them have been teaching in Delhi University colleges for decades and possess the necessary experience to deal with students from diverse backgrounds. Shri Manish Sisodia wrote, “Ongoing interviews for Assistant Professors in different colleges of the DU have been catastrophic; reports say 70% ad-hoc teachers being displaced. We believe that adhoc teachers should be absorbed in permanent recruitment; they understand the challenges of DU, have been working there for decades. Delhi Government has nominees in boards of 28 colleges; these boards have the power to absorb ad-hocs into permanent roles and we want to go ahead with it. Request DU VC to facilitate the absorption of ad-hoc and temporary teachers in Delhi Government’s colleges; government’s nominees on college boards will extend full cooperation.”
In his letter, Shri Manish Sisodia wrote, “The ongoing interviews for Assistant Professors in different colleges of the University of Delhi have been catastrophic as the displacements of around seventy percent ad-hoc and temporary teachers have been reported. These teachers have been contributing to the corporate life of the colleges and the loss of experienced teachers will adversely affect the teaching and learning in the colleges.”
He added, “We believe that adhoc teachers should be absorbed in permanent recruitment. Many of these teachers have been teaching in Delhi University colleges for decades. They understand the challenges of an institution like Delhi University, of how to deal with students coming from different parts of the country, with diverse linguistic backgrounds and academic experiences. The experience of teaching in a classroom cannot be replaced. Therefore, it is important to continue these teachers in Delhi University.”
He continued, “In 28 Delhi Govt Colleges, where Delhi Government nominees are in the Governing Body (GB), we are responsible for the adhoc and temporary teachers working therein. Ordinance XVIII-4(a) provides for the appointments of teaching staff to be done by the Governing Body. In our 28 colleges, we want to go ahead with the absorption of the adhoc and temporary teachers. The Temp Ord XIII A (1977-78) shall be revived to implement the absorption of the adhoc and temporary teachers by the GBs of these colleges. Recently the Punjab Government has done the absorption of such teachers and employees.”
He concluded, “Hence, we request you to facilitate the absorption of adhoc and temporary teachers in these colleges in which our GBs shall extend their cooperation for this.”
