UGC forms pay review panel for academic staff of Universities

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has constituted a five-member committee for pay revision of academic staff of Universities and Colleges. The Pay Revision Committee will be chaired by UGC member Prof V S Chauhan and it will submit its report in six months, official sources said yesterday.

The panel will also examine the present structure of emoluments and service conditions of university and college teachers, librarians, physical education personnel and other academic staff.

class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;">Among other things, the panel will suggest revision in the pay structure, taking into account the minimum qualifications, career advancement opportunities and benefits like superannuation benefits, medical and housing facilities.

It will also make recommendations on the ways and means for attracting and retaining talented persons in the teaching profession among other things.