JAIPUR, July 21, 2024 – Nearly 700 teachers from 17 government medical colleges in Rajasthan will commence a mass leave protest on July 22, 2024, due to discrepancies in service rules for those appointed before August 1, 2024. This significant move is organized by the Rajasthan Medical College Education Society (RajMES) and highlights growing unrest over unequal treatment within the education sector.
Rajasthan Medical College Teachers Details
- Nearly 700 teachers from 17 government medical colleges in Rajasthan.
- A mass leave protest.
- Commencing on July 22, 2024.
- Government medical colleges across Rajasthan.
- Discrepancies in service rules for teachers appointed before August 1, 2024.
- Organized by the Rajasthan Medical Education Society (RajMES).
Rajasthan Medical College Protest Service Rules with Mass Leave from July 22
The teachers, employed by RajMES, an autonomous body under the state government, are protesting against the decision to apply the Rajasthan Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules-2017 only to those appointed on or after August 1, 2024. This decision leaves the pre-August 1 appointees under the existing RajMES rules, creating significant pay disparities and classifying them as a ‘dying cadre.’
Dr. Rajendra Yadav, Vice President of the RajMES RMCTA welfare society, criticized the finance department’s decision. “This decision creates a stark divide among the teaching staff, leading to significant pay discrepancies. It is unfair to those who have been dedicatedly serving before the cut-off date,” he stated. Dr. Yadav emphasized that the initial state budget indicated the adoption of the Rajasthan Civil Services Rules for RajMES but was later restricted to newer appointees.
Implications College Teachers
The mass leave is expected to cause significant disruption in Rajasthan Medical College education and hospital services across Rajasthan. The protest underscores the demand for uniform service rules to ensure equity and maintain faculty morale, which is crucial for the effective functioning of medical institutions.
An anonymous senior professor from one of the affected colleges said, “The differential treatment is demoralizing. We are not just fighting for better pay but for recognition of our contributions over the years.”
The state government faces increasing pressure to resolve this issue promptly. The outcome of this dispute could set a precedent for other states and influence future policies regarding educational staff service rules. The teachers’ unified stance highlights the critical need for fair treatment and consistent policies in the education sector.
As the protest begins Rajasthan Medical College, the resolution of this dispute will be closely watched. Its impact on Rajasthan’s education system could have far-reaching implications. Stakeholders and observers alike are awaiting the government’s response to this significant demonstration of unity and demand for justice by the medical college teachers.
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