Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday announced that his government will implement the pay scales of the University Grants Commission (UGC) in colleges and universities in the state from October.
He said appointment of guest faculty in government colleges has also been approved. Making the announcement on the occasion of Teachers’ Day, the Chief Minister said, “The 7th Pay Commission of the University Grants Commission (UGC) will be implemented in all colleges and universities of Punjab from October 1, 2022.”
Implementation of the 7th Pay Commission of UGC was a major demand of the teachers of colleges and universities of Punjab. Mann further informed that to meet the shortage of teachers, approval has been given to appoint guest faculty teachers in all government colleges of the state.
A notification in this regard will be issued soon, he said in a video message. The AAP leader said the salaries of guest teachers, who have been teaching in colleges for the last 18-20 years, have also been increased.