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HPU Teachers Intensify Protest for Autonomy, Academic Freedom, and CAS Restoration
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News18•23-09-2026, 01:15
HPU Teachers Intensify Protest for Autonomy, Academic Freedom, and CAS Restoration
- •The Himachal Pradesh University Teachers’ Welfare Association (HPUTWA) continued its ‘Save University Campaign’ for the 21st consecutive day, demanding protection of Himachal Pradesh University’s autonomy, academic freedom, and restoration of the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS).
- •Teachers staged a protest outside the Vice-Chancellor’s office, emphasizing the university's role as a center for independent knowledge development and the need to protect its academic traditions and autonomous decision-making.
- •Dr. Seema highlighted that university autonomy encompasses administrative decision-making, equal opportunities, inclusivity, and academic freedom, advocating for wider dialogue and participation in policy decisions.
- •Priyanka Vaidya stressed the direct link between academic freedom, professional development, and university quality, urging for a transparent mechanism for teachers' career progression through CAS restoration.
- •HPUTWA reiterated its commitment to resolving university issues through institutional processes, dialogue, and democratic mechanisms, appealing for unity among all stakeholders to safeguard the university’s dignity and autonomy.
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The Himachal Pradesh University Teachers’ Welfare Association (HPUTWA) has been running a 'Save University Campaign' to demand the protection of the university's autonomy, academic freedom, institutional dignity, and the restoration of the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS).
HPUTWA staged protests against the Himachal Pradesh Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which was introduced by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to centralize staff recruitment through state commissions, arguing it undermines university autonomy and academic freedom.
The teachers' association maintained their peaceful 'Save University Campaign' for the 21st consecutive day by staging protests outside the Vice-Chancellor's office on the university campus.