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HPU teachers mark 21st day of protest demanding university autonomy and CAS restoration
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 05:01 AM
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Teachers at Himachal Pradesh University have entered the 21st day of a protest, pressing for greater institutional autonomy and the restoration of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS).
Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) teachers have continued their demonstration into a third week, marking the 21st consecutive day of protest. The faculty collective is demanding that the state grant the university full academic and administrative autonomy, a status they argue is essential for maintaining academic standards and independent decision‑making.
The second demand focuses on the restoration of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), which the teachers say was unjustly merged or downgraded in recent administrative reforms. They contend that reinstating CAS will revive a historic academic unit and protect the interests of students and staff.
University officials have so far not acceded to the demands, citing the need for a detailed review and consultation with the state government. The protest has largely been peaceful, with teachers holding sit‑ins on campus grounds and submitting memoranda to the Vice‑Chancellor.
The ongoing strike has disrupted regular classes and examinations, prompting concerns among students and parents about academic delays. Stakeholders are awaiting a response from the Himachal Pradesh government, which is expected to meet the university representatives in the coming days.
The second demand focuses on the restoration of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), which the teachers say was unjustly merged or downgraded in recent administrative reforms. They contend that reinstating CAS will revive a historic academic unit and protect the interests of students and staff.
University officials have so far not acceded to the demands, citing the need for a detailed review and consultation with the state government. The protest has largely been peaceful, with teachers holding sit‑ins on campus grounds and submitting memoranda to the Vice‑Chancellor.
The ongoing strike has disrupted regular classes and examinations, prompting concerns among students and parents about academic delays. Stakeholders are awaiting a response from the Himachal Pradesh government, which is expected to meet the university representatives in the coming days.