1,500 Maharashtra Junior College Teachers Rally In Pune Against Revised Staffing Norms, Warn Of Statewide Agitation
Mumbai: Over 1,500 junior college educators from across Maharashtra gathered in Pune today to stage a massive rally toward the Divisional Commissioner's Office, protesting the state government's newly revised staffing sanction norms. Federation Leaders Lead Rally Organized by the Maharashtra State Junior College Teachers' Federation, the protest was led by senior office-bearers including…
Over 1,500 junior college teachers from Maharashtra marched in Pune today to voice their opposition to the Maharashtra government's new staffing standards. The Maharashtra State Junior College Teachers Federation organized the protest, led by senior figures including President Dr. Sanjay Shinde, Coordinator Prof. Mukund Andhalkar, and General Secretary Prof. Laxman Rode.
Initially denied permission to begin from Shanipar Wada, the teachers assembled at Wadia College and proceeded to the Divisional Commissioner's Office for a large rally. Leaders warned that the revised staffing norms would cut instructional time for students and jeopardize around 10,000 teaching positions across the state. Former MLCs Dr. Sudhir Tambe, Tanaji Sawant, and Bhagwanrao Salunkhe, along with union representatives, supported the demonstration.
A memorandum was presented to Joint Director of Education Shriram Panzade, who pledged a comprehensive report to the government. Director of Education Dr. Mahesh Palkar assured the delegation that formal talks with Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse would occur on Monday to address the issue. The teachers' demands include reinstating 45-minute lectures, keeping science practical group sizes at 20, maintaining weekly workload limits, approving divisions for 20-30 students in rural areas, and considering government-portal admits in staffing calculations.
This rally follows previous protests, including sit-ins and demonstrations, and warns of further action if negotiations fail.
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