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Srinagar, Oct 6: Teachers and scientists of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir Scientists under the banner of SKUAST-K Scientists and Teachers Association (SSTA) Tuesday observed a complete pen-down strike for the second consecutive day at various faculties, research stations, KVKs and other constituent units of SKUAST-Kashmir to press for their demands, according to a statement issued by the SSTA.
The protest calendar was issued by the association against what it called the lackadaisical approach of university administration in addressing the various problems faced by the scientist fraternity.
According to the President, SSTA, Prof SA Dar ‘after they failed to convince university administration in addressing the problems of scientist fraternity the association was forced to call for the protest programme’.
“Today our pen-down protest ended and from tomorrow we have asked the scientist fraternity to wear black bands on the left wrist as a mark of protest against the callous approach of the university administration,” he added
Dar further said the protest will continue for a week as per the calendar issued by the executive body of the association among the various constituent units of the university through their elected representatives.
Immediate settlement of the pending CAS cases, timely release of the salary of KVK scientists, the release of CAS Arrears, one man-one post, rotation of divisional heads, uploading University council decisions on the university website, removing Pay anomaly of ASWO’s, release of 16% HRA in favour of Veterinary Faculty Shuhama, the release of five advance increments for newly recruited scientists. The rationalization of the supporting staff to strengthen different faculties are some of the issues that the association have been pressing for the immediate implementation without any delay.
Prof Dar appealed the scientific fraternity not to succumb to the pressure tactics of the university administration and continue to protest in a disciplined and peaceful manner without affecting the routine work.
