Teachers Association Protests Against Proposed Changes to Recruitment at Himachal University

Teachers Association Protests Against Proposed Changes to Recruitment at Himachal University

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Himachal Pradesh University Teachers Welfare Association (HPUTWA) on Wednesday staged a protest against proposed changes in the recruitment process in six state universities, under which teacher appointments are proposed to be conducted through the Public Service Commission. The association said the move could weaken university autonomy, institutional identity and academic freedom, while …

Teachers Association Protests Proposed Changes to Recruitment at Himachal University

The Himachal Pradesh University Teachers Welfare Association (HPUTWA) staged a protest on September 2, 2026, against proposed alterations to the recruitment process at six state universities. The demonstration took place in Shimla and involved participation from numerous senior professors and other educators who voiced their discontent regarding the plan for teacher appointments through the Public […]

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HPUTWA Protest Against Proposal to End University Autonomy

Sudhanshu SharmaShimla The Himachal Pradesh University Teachers’ Welfare Association (HPUTWA) staged a protest today against the proposed bill that seeks to change the recruitment process in six state universities by routing faculty appointments through the Public Service Commission. Senior professors and faculty members participated in the demonstration, voicing strong opposition to the move. Addressing the gathering, HPUTWA President Prof. Nit…