West Bengal University Teachers Protest Centralised Recruitment Plan

West Bengal university teachers have voiced strong opposition to a centralised recruitment plan proposed by the government, arguing that it would erode the autonomy of individual institutions.

The plan seeks to standardise hiring across all state universities, but teachers fear it will limit local decision‑making and compromise academic freedom.

While the government insists that central oversight will improve quality and consistency, the teachers’ union has called for dialogue to preserve institutional independence.