State Higher Education Minister Indira Hridayesh, who is also the MlA from Haldwani, has said that the Government would soon appoint guest teachers for 550 vacant posts in degree colleges across the State, while reiterating the Government’s resolve to provide quality education to the students.
Addressing the students on the occasion of the annual day celebrations of the MBPG College, Haldwani, on Friday, Hridayesh said the Government would do everything to solve the teacher crunch many schools and colleges have been facing. “Under this process, the State Government has already extended retirement bar of the teachers from 60 to 65 years. More so, efforts are also on to appoint guest teachers in 550 vacant posts in degree colleges across the State,” she added.
At the same time, she also called upon the students to ensure maximum attendance in classes. “As per the University Grant Commission (UGC) norms, those who have 75 per cent attendance in the classes will be allowed to take their examinations,” she added. She further said a digital library would be opened soon. Besides, the auditorium would be renovated and music course in MA and IT course in B Sc in MBPG College would be introduced. At the same time, she said that the Government (Girls) Degree College, Haldwani, is being developed as Commerce Degree College. More so, under its skill development programme, the State Government is also seeking to introduce professional courses in colleges, she said.