Archive · 18 Jul 2026
PJTAU Reforms Improve Ranking, Address Pay Arrears
The Vice Chancellor of Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University, Aldas Janaiah, has been working to address long-standing issues at the university.
He has managed to secure Rs 30 crore to pay the dues of teaching staff, including retired faculty, with the help of some MPs.
The university had not received pay revision dues, and the previous management had caused several administrative and financial problems.
Thanks to the reforms introduced by Janaiah, the university's ranking has improved from 37th to 19th.
However, some retired officials are trying to smear the university and the MPs who are helping.
The current administration is also working to resolve past mistakes, such as leasing out lands and tax issues.
They are requesting a special grant of Rs 500 crore from the central government to continue the development.
Vice Chancellor Aldas Janaiah secured Rs 30 crore to pay teaching staff dues, including retired faculty.
The university's ranking improved from 37th to 19th due to systematic reforms.
Previous management is accused of leasing out lands indiscriminately and causing financial issues.
Income Tax Department issued Rs 270 crore notices, which were resolved with the help of MPs.
The current administration is requesting a special grant of Rs 500 crore from the central government.
- Who
- Aldas Janaiah, Vice Chancellor of PJTAU, and MPs Mallu Ravi, Konda Vishweswara Reddy, and Etala Rajender
- What
- Addressing pay arrears, administrative reforms, and improving the university's ranking
- When
- Recent developments, with historical context from 2016 to 2019
- Where
- Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University, Hyderabad
- Why
- To resolve pay arrears, improve administrative efficiency, and enhance the university's ranking
Current Administration
Retired Officials and Previous Management
Handling of Pay Arrears
Current Administration
The current administration, with the help of MPs, secured the release of Rs 30 crore in dues and paid them to eligible faculty members, including retired ones.
Retired Officials and Previous Management
Some retired officials are trying to smear the university, alleging mismanagement and unfounded allegations regarding pay arrears.
Administrative Reforms
Current Administration
The current administration has introduced systematic reforms, appointed senior officers, and improved the university's ranking from 37th to 19th.
Retired Officials and Previous Management
The previous management is accused of leasing out lands indiscriminately, registering the university as a society, and causing financial and administrative issues.
- University
- Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU)
- Vice Chancellor
- Aldas Janaiah
- Pay Arrears Period
- 42 months from 2016 to 2019
- Amount Secured for Dues
- Rs 30 crore
- Ranking Improvement
- From 37th to 19th
- Income Tax Issue
- Rs 270 crore notices issued and resolved
- Special Grant Request
- Rs 500 crore