The University Grants
Commission (UGC) has constituted a five-member committee for pay revision of
academic staff of Universities and Colleges. The Pay Revision Committee will be
chaired by UGC member Prof V S Chauhan and it will submit its report in six
months, official sources said yesterday.
The panel will also examine the present structure of emoluments and service conditions of university and college teachers, librarians, physical education personnel and other academic staff.
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the panel will suggest revision in the pay structure, taking into account the
minimum qualifications, career advancement opportunities and benefits like
superannuation benefits, medical and housing facilities.
It will also make recommendations on the ways and means for attracting and retaining talented persons in the teaching profession among other things.
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