Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Assam to Appoint Retired Teachers to Lead New Colleges
The Assam government plans to have retired teachers run the new colleges.
This is because they believe experienced teachers are needed to make sure the colleges do well.
The Education Minister, Dr. Ranoj Pegu, said this at a training event for new teachers.
Some students disagree with this plan.
They were invited to check out the new colleges themselves.
The goal is to have good education from the start.
The minister also encouraged the new teachers to help students become responsible people.
Assam government will appoint retired teachers to lead newly established colleges.
Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu announced the policy decision.
The move aims to strengthen higher education and ensure academic stability.
The announcement was made at a program for newly appointed assistant professors.
All Assam Student’s Union (AASU) opposed the recruitment of retired teachers.
- Who
- Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu and the Assam government.
- What
- The Assam government will appoint retired teachers to lead newly established colleges.
- When
- The announcement was made on Friday, July 25, during a special program.
- Where
- Assam, at the Assam Administrative Staff College in Khanapara.
- Why
- To strengthen higher education and ensure academic stability.
All Assam Student’s Union's Stance
Assam Government's Stance
Recruitment of Retired Teachers
All Assam Student’s Union's Stance
Opposed the recruitment of retired teachers.
Assam Government's Stance
The government believes that retired teachers will provide effective leadership.
- Announcement Date
- July 25
- Focus
- Appointment of retired teachers in new colleges
- Location of Program
- Assam Administrative Staff College in Khanapara
- Key Figure
- Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu