Called by HRD Ministry for meeting: DUTA

Members of Delhi University Teachers’ Association (DUTA), Federation of Central Universities’ Teachers’ Associations (FEDCUTA) and other organizations hold placards during a 'People’s March' to protest against Privatisation of universities, in New Delhi on Wednesday. (PTI Photo)

Delhi University Teachers' Association (DUTA) said its office-bearers have been called for a meeting by the Human Resource Development Ministry on Thursday.

The meeting is scheduled to take place at 4 pm and will see them putting forth their demands for the absorption of ad-hoc teachers, withdrawal of the August 28 circular mandating the appointment of guest teachers, among others, DUTA said.

Teachers started their strike on Wednesday to demand a resolution of their long-standing demands.