50 Glorious Years of NUTA Bulletin: A Chronicle of Teachers' Struggles and Higher Education Evolution Nagpur University Teachers’ Association (NUTA) has marked a significant milestone with the completion of 50 years of uninterrupted publication of its official journal, the NUTA Bulletin. Launched in 1976, the publication has served as a vital record of the teachers’ movement and developments in higher education, evolving from a platform for professional advocacy to a comprehensive archive of Maharashtra’s educational and social struggles. The Bulletin began as a fortnightly publication, initially distributing free copies to life members of NUTA. Before its formal launch, the association relied on issue-specific booklets authored by its then-president, Prof B T Deshmukh, a former Member of Legislative Council (MLC). These early materials, including works like The Upcoming College Code and Why Teachers Took To Road, addressed critical issues such as pay scales, university governance, and the broader socio-political context of education. After 1976, the Bulletin transitioned to a regular publication, maintaining its role as a trusted source of information for educators. One of the Bulletin’s most pivotal moments came during the 1987-1988 nationwide teachers’ strike, which escalated into a prolonged agitation in Maharashtra. When the government sought to modify the central pay-revision scheme, particularly by increasing workload demands, NUTA intensified its resistance. The Bulletin played a central role in countering government claims, publishing nine special issues between December 13 and 23, 1988, during an indefinite strike.#amravati_university #nuta #prof_b_t_deshmukh #madhuri_shah #aifucto
PCI, AU Rulings Fuel Push For Carry-On Rule At NU Nagpur: The Pharmacy Council of India’s (PCI) decision to allow BPharm students admitted up to the 2025-26 academic session to continue under the existing syllabus with a “carry-on” provision, along with Amravati University’s (AU) implementation of a smooth progression policy, has intensified demands from backlog students at Nagpur University (NU) for similar academic flexibility. Backlog students at NU have escalated their calls for a “carry-on” policy to ensure seamless academic progression, citing unfair disadvantages compared to peers in other universities. The issue gained traction after the Nationalist Students’ Council (Sharad Pawar) submitted a formal representation to NU Vice Chancellor Manali Kshirsagar, urging the implementation of a carry-on policy for students across all faculties. The council argued that NU students were being placed at a disadvantage relative to counterparts at PCI and AU, where regulatory bodies had already introduced measures to address academic bottlenecks. PCI’s directive, issued in response to the revised BPharm syllabus under the National Education Policy (NEP-2020), permits students admitted up to the 2025-26 academic session to continue under the 2016-17 syllabus. These students are allowed to progress to higher semesters regardless of pending coursework, provided they clear all subjects up to the 8th semester. The council also directed institutions to facilitate attendance requirements to ensure students complete their programs under existing regulations. AU followed suit by issuing a gazette notification on July 22, introducing a “Smooth Progression” policy for undergraduate programs starting from the 2026-27 academic session.#nagpur_university #national_education_policy #pharmacy_council_of_india #amravati_university #nationalist_students_council
