Faculty members in Jammu Kashmir’s higher education institutions have voiced serious concerns over systemic issues hampering their work and the overall functioning of the education sector.
One of the pressing issues highlighted is the prolonged delay in faculty placements and promotions, with some educators waiting for years despite fulfilling the necessary criteria.
These delays, they say, not only demoralize the staff but also disrupt institutional efficiency.
Concerns have also been raised about the lack of transparency in the process, with the misuse of vigilance clearances being cited as a key factor contributing to unnecessary delays.
Another critical challenge is the absence of principals in many degree colleges, leaving these institutions without adequate leadership.
This leadership vacuum adversely impacts both academic activities and administrative operations, ultimately affecting the students and teaching staff.
The situation is further exacerbated by inadequate infrastructure in many colleges. Faculty members report that the absence of basic amenities, such as proper heating systems, forces students and staff to endure harsh winters, disrupting academic schedules and creating an unconducive learning environment.
Educators are urging the government to take immediate action by expediting placement and promotion processes, appointing principals to vacant positions, and addressing infrastructural deficiencies.
They warn that continued neglect of these issues could lead to a further decline in the education system and the quality of learning for students.