Sri Vijaya Puram, May 6: Shri Bishnu Pada Ray, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, A&N Islands, has urged the A&N Administration to ensure the continuation/extension of engagement of Guest Lecturers in degree colleges across the Islands for the upcoming academic session 2026–2027.
Drawing attention to the grievances of Guest Lecturers serving in institutions such as JNRM, ANCOL, MG College Mayabunder, B.Ed. College, DBRAIT, and others, the Hon’ble MP highlighted that the matter had earlier been taken up with the Administration. Subsequently, instructions were issued in July 2026 directing colleges to give preference to qualified existing Guest Faculty during the academic session 2025–2026, following which many were allowed to continue.
The Hon’ble MP emphasized that several of these Guest Lecturers have been serving for many years, possess qualifications as per UGC norms, and have gained valuable teaching experience without any adverse remarks. He stated that their continued engagement is crucial for maintaining academic stability and quality education in the Islands.
Highlighting the challenges of repeated recruitment processes, Shri Bishnu Pada Ray pointed out that conducting fresh empanelment every year leads to administrative delays and disrupts academic continuity. In this regard, the MP has suggested the following measures:-
– Priority should be given to existing Guest Faculty for continuation/extension of engagement based on willingness and satisfactory performance, without inviting fresh applications each year.
– Fresh recruitment may be undertaken only where vacancies remain or new requirements arise.
– A uniform and transparent policy should be adopted across all higher educational institutions.
– Best practices followed in institutions like Law College and ANIIMS may be replicated to ensure continuity and stability.
The Hon’ble MP has requested the Chief Secretary, A&N Administration to issue necessary directions to the concerned head of institutions for the continuation/extension of existing Guest Lecturers for the academic session 2026–2027 and beyond, in the interest of students and the academic system in the Islands.