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Madhya Pradesh Guest Scholars Demand Permanent Posts After Haryana Policy Promise
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 12:03 PM
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Guest scholars in Madhya Pradesh are pressing the state government for permanent appointments, fixed salaries and service security after a promise of a better policy from Haryana.
The issue of employment security for guest scholars in Madhya Pradesh has resurfaced, with academics calling for permanent positions, fixed remuneration and regular adjustments. After Haryana announced a more favorable policy for its own guest scholars, the Madhya Pradesh community is urging the state to adopt a similar framework.
Representatives of the guest scholars have highlighted the lack of job stability, noting that many are on short‑term contracts without clear pathways to regular service. They argue that a structured policy would not only benefit the scholars but also improve the quality of higher‑education institutions.
The state government has not yet issued a formal response, but officials acknowledge the growing pressure and indicate that the matter will be discussed in upcoming departmental meetings. Stakeholders are awaiting concrete steps to align Madhya Pradesh's approach with the standards set by Haryana.
If implemented, the proposed measures would include a fixed salary scale, periodic salary adjustments and clear criteria for conversion of temporary appointments into permanent posts, thereby providing the scholars with the job security they seek.
Representatives of the guest scholars have highlighted the lack of job stability, noting that many are on short‑term contracts without clear pathways to regular service. They argue that a structured policy would not only benefit the scholars but also improve the quality of higher‑education institutions.
The state government has not yet issued a formal response, but officials acknowledge the growing pressure and indicate that the matter will be discussed in upcoming departmental meetings. Stakeholders are awaiting concrete steps to align Madhya Pradesh's approach with the standards set by Haryana.
If implemented, the proposed measures would include a fixed salary scale, periodic salary adjustments and clear criteria for conversion of temporary appointments into permanent posts, thereby providing the scholars with the job security they seek.