Mangalore, Oct 30
A meeting was convened by the Minister for Higher Education Sri R.V.Deshpande at Bangalore on 30-10-13. The Education Minister, Principal Secretary, Commissioner and the Director represented the Government. Fuctak was led by Sri C.H.Murigendrappa and presidents of constituent units including KGCTA. Dr.A.M.Narahari made a presentation on behalf of FUCTAK.
The meeting was constructive and fruitful. The minister listened to the issues with attention.
He directed the Principal Secretary, Commissioner and the Director that all legitimate demands of FUCTAK should be addressed in the next 30 days which includes the UGC arrears. He assured that the government is seriously considering the issue of recruiting teachers and asked FUCTAK to give its version about strengthening grant-in-aid system. He directed the department to appoint in charge principals in government colleges on seniority basis till the issue is finalized.
He appealed to the teachers to rise to the occasion for enhancing the quality of education with dedication and commitment.
He was invited for AIFUCTO Conference in Mangalore on 30th November, 2013.
After the meeting was over, the Commissioner re-convened the meeting to discuss important demands like redeployment, placements, API, step-up, UGC arrears, Phd incentives etc. He promised that he will convene another meeting in the second week of November for further discussions.