- DIMAPUR — The Naga People's Front (NPF) has
lauded the state government’s decision to keep in abeyance the absorption of
147 contractual assistant professors.
- In a press release on Tuesday, the NPF said the decision
reflects attentiveness to the genuine concerns expressed by student bodies,
civil society organisations, and other stakeholders regarding the need for
adherence to fair and established recruitment norms.
Read: Nagaland Cabinet puts on hold regularisation of 147 assistant professors and librarians
- Maintaining that the NPF firmly upholds the principles of
transparency, fairness, and meritocracy in public appointments, the regional
party called upon the government to initiate inclusive and thorough
consultations with all relevant parties to ensure that the final outcome
protects the integrity of the recruitment process while safeguarding the rights
of deserving candidates.
- “We also recognise the dedicated contributions made by
contractual faculty members across Nagaland’s higher education institutions.
Their commitment and service have played a vital role in sustaining academic
excellence. As such, we believe that any future course of action must account
for their contributions and consider the wider impact on the academic
ecosystem.
- “The NPF reaffirms its commitment to supporting policies and
initiatives that strengthen Nagaland’s educational system and uphold the values
of justice, equity, and inclusive progress,” the release stated.
