(a) whether the post of professor in the Post Graduate and Degree
Colleges sanctioned by UGC has been withdrawn recently;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the Government propose to reconsider their decisions;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN)
(a): UGC had informed the Universities, vide its letter dated
27.10.99, that the Scheme of promotion from Reader to Professor
would be applicable to all the Readers (directly recruited as well
as promotees) in Universities and Colleges, provided they comply
with the eligibility requirements. Subsequently, the Commission
further informed the Universities, vide its letter dated 6.10.2000,
that the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) for promotion from Reader
to Professor shall not be applicable to the Colleges. However, the
Scheme of promotion from Reader to Professor under the CAS shall
continue to operate for Readers in the University Departments.
(b): The Scheme regarding Professorships in Colleges did not have
the approval of the meeting of the UGC. The Commission is not in
favour of the demand for Professorships in Colleges.
(c)&(d): The Government’s response in this regard is the same as
communicated vide its letter dated 27th July, 1998 to all
concerned.
(e): Does not arise.