Nagpur, 16 July (HS):

Thousands of teachers across Maharashtra’s 42 government polytechnic colleges

are battling career stagnation as the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) remains

frozen since 2015. Despite clear AICTE guidelines mandating promotions every

5–6 years, not a single structured promotion has taken place in nearly a decade.

Teachers (Assistant

Professors) eligible for Senior Scale, Selection Grade, and PB-4 pay bands say

they have been teaching fast-evolving technical subjects without any growth in

designation or salary. Over 8–10 years in the same post, without promotions and

progress.

As per AICTE

norms, promotion camps must be held twice a year, but in Maharashtra, CAS has

remained a file-bound formality. Educators allege the Directorate of Technical

Education (DTE) is deliberately delaying scrutiny, leaving thousands stuck in

outdated pay brackets.

To make matters

worse, the state’s recent 150-day special education reform plan does not even

mention CAS or faculty grievances. With anger mounting, teacher bodies have

reached out to MLC Vikram Kale and Minister Chandrakant Patil, demanding urgent

intervention.

Teachers’ Core Demands include Immediate restart of CAS process, Biannual

promotion camps as per AICTE norms, Defined pathways for HoD and Principal

posts, Transparent timelines, and accountability from DTE.

Prolonged delays will not only damage

morale but also the quality of technical education.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar