- KOHIMA — The Nagaland government has yet to
take an official decision on the status of 147 assistant professor and
librarian posts that were expected to be requisitioned through the Nagaland
Public Service Commission (NPSC), Parliamentary Affairs and Power Minister informed on Tuesday.
- Addressing journalists in Kohima, Kenye, who also serves as
the state government spokesperson, said that a high-powered committee
constituted to examine the matter has completed its report. However, the government
is yet to “officially” study the contents of the report.
- There are “other considerations” that will have to be taken
into account as far as the matter is concerned, he said, without disclosing
details.
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- Kenye informed that the issue will be discussed at an
upcoming cabinet meeting and added that clarity can be expected following that
discussion.
- The 147 contractual posts have been at the centre of growing
public concern, particularly after the lapse of a deadline to requisition the
posts to the NPSC, set earlier in May. In response, the Combined Technical
Association of Nagaland (CTAN) and the Nagaland NET Qualified Forum (NNQF) have
announced a public dialogue scheduled for June 7.
CTAN and NNQF members during the protest outside the Higher
Education office, Kohima, on Tuesday (EM Images)
- According to the organisers, the discussion will go beyond
the requisition issue and cover broader concerns including fair recruitment
practices, transparency, and the integrity of the Common Educational Services
Examination. Invitations have been extended to concerned citizens, relevant
government officials, and stakeholders, including the ex-officio director of
the Higher Education department and the Higher Education Minister.
