IT News
Imphal, May 18:
The National Executive Committee(NEC) of All India Federation of University and College Teachers’ Organizations( AIFUCTO) was held in virtual mode on May 16.The meeting was held amidst crisis of deep magnitude unprecedented in the memory of living generations of Indians consequent upon disastrous consequences of second wave of Corona. During the virtual meeting the AIFUCT0 expressed its serious concern on the unpardonable governance mismanagement of Covid situation resulting in large scale casualties, untold misery and suffering of the common people of India. Corona has not only robbed people from their kith and keen but also provided a serious jolt to their confidence. AIFUCTO appealed to all the people of India to have more lively interaction among themselves and to keep their moral high to tide over the present crisis and demanded an inclusive National Vaccine Policy after due consultation with the all stake holders including the state governments. The AIFUCTO also demanded vaccination of all teachers, employees and students of institutions of academic learning from KG to PG on priority basis among others.
On the other hand, the AIFUCTO condemn the undemocratic and arrogant attitude of the central government to push through the sectarian, retrograde and exclusionary Education Policy through the back door taking the shameless advantage of Corona situation.
AIFUCTO opposed the NEP unless through a democratic dialogue to reach a point of national consensus. AIFUCTO demands deferment of implementation of NEP atleast for one academic situation and utilize the period to have discussion with all the stake holders including AIFUCTO. AIFUCTO executive condemned the proposed action of closing down more than three hundred affiliated aided colleges in Andhra Pradesh and facilitates the entry of market forces in a big way to destroy the public funded education system.
