Agro-polytechnic students of the Odisha University of Agriculture Technology (OUAT) on Thursday staged a demonstration in front of the State Assembly demanding job in Government sector.
The students under the banner of the All Odisha Agro-Polytechnic Students Association (AOAPSA) staged the dharna at the lower PMG protesting the Government’s lack of interest in appointing them in the agricultural sector.
“We have already completed Diploma in Agro-Polytechnic courses (Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Science and Fisheries), but the Government has not taken any steps for absorption of passed out students till date,” said a student.
Another student Manoranjan Behera said, “As we are diploma holders, the State Government should appoint us like JE (Overseer) post filled by diploma holders in Civil, Electrical and other engineering departments of the Government,” said Behera, adding, “Similarly, the VAW, HAW livestock Inspector should be reserved for Diploma Polytechnic students of the OUAT.”