1 week ago

Minister Announces 6,000 Assistant Professor Posts for Government Colleges

The minister announced plans to hire 6,000 assistant professors for government colleges.

The teachers will be appointed in three stages.

Guest lecturers will also receive higher monthly pay.

The government plans to spend Rs.

1,000 crore on improving educational institutions.

Students may be able to get loans of up to Rs.

20 lakh without providing bonds.

Ten colleges with NAAC accreditation will be upgraded to autonomous colleges.

Colleges will receive equipment, laboratory supplies and smart boards.

A new institute will teach subjects such as artificial intelligence, quantum mechanics, biotechnology, climate technology and cyber security.

Key facts

Assistant professor appointments: 6,000 posts will be filled in three phases.
Infrastructure allocation: Rs. 1,000 crore will be allocated to improve government educational institutions.
Guest lecturer pay: Consolidated pay will increase from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 35,000.
Education guarantee scheme: Students can receive loans of up to Rs. 20 lakh without bonds for higher studies.
Autonomous colleges: Ten NAAC-accredited government arts and science colleges will be upgraded, with Rs. 20 crore allocated.
College equipment: Rs. 36 crore will fund equipment for 206 government arts and science colleges.
Smart boards: 260 interactive smart boards will be supplied to 130 Grade II government arts and science colleges.
Emerging technologies: Periyar Institute for Emerging Technologies will cover artificial intelligence, quantum mechanics, biotechnology, climate technology and cyber security.

deccanchronicle.com · 1 week ago