DU teachers on strike against non-payment of salaries by Delhi Govt

Delhi University teachers held protest and went on strike over delay in release of grants-in-aid to 12 DU colleges by Delhi government.

The teachers of Delhi University (DU) today went on strike over delay in payment of grant-in-aid by the Delhi Government to the 12 colleges that are 100% funded by it. According to protesting teachers, the delay is leading to delay in the release of salaries to employees.

The Delhi University Teachers Association (DUTA) has alleged that delay on part of the Delhi Government has had a detrimental effect on the academic functioning of the institutions and has caused immense hardship to employees in these difficult times of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Earlier, Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal announced that the state government would release Rs 28 crores towards the grants-in-aid for these DU colleges, "the fact is that insufficient grants is leading to delays in disbursement of salaries and other dues" DUTA alleged.

The teachers association observed one-Day Strike and held an online protest meeting today and demanded immediate release of grants. The teachers also warned of the consequences if the Government failed to do so whereupon they would be forced to step up the agitation.

"Teachers are at the end of their tether as salaries/ pensions have not been paid, payment of other dues of employees including medical bills, arrears of the 7th Pay Commission, etc. have not been done due to inadequacy of grants. Even pensioners, perhaps the most vulnerable section of our society, have not been spared," DUTA said in a statement.

The teachers have demanded that they should be paid all their dues without any further delay.

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