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Anbumani Ramadoss Demands Rs 50000 Salary And Rs 25 Lakh Gratuity For Guest Lecturers
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News18•06-10-2026, 18:22
Anbumani Ramadoss Demands Rs 50000 Salary And Rs 25 Lakh Gratuity For Guest Lecturers
- •PMK President Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss urged the Tamil Nadu government to immediately implement the announced salary hike for guest lecturers.
- •The higher education minister previously announced a salary increase from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 35,000 in the Legislative Assembly.
- •He highlighted that guest lecturers are denied salaries in May and currently receive the lowest pay in India compared to states like Kerala and Delhi.
- •He demanded that the salary be further increased to Rs. 50,000 as recommended by the University Grants Commission.
- •Other rightful demands include Provident Fund, medical insurance, maternity leave, and a retirement gratuity of Rs. 25,000.
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Anbumani Ramadoss urged the Tamil Nadu government to immediately disburse the announced monthly salary hike from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 35,000, and further demanded that it be increased to Rs. 50,000 within the next year.
There are approximately 8,741 guest lecturers working across government arts, science, and education colleges in Tamil Nadu.
Anbumani Ramadoss urged the government to provide Provident Fund, medical insurance, maternity leave for female lecturers, salaries for all 12 months including May, and a retirement gratuity of Rs. 25,000 upon superannuation.
