<p>Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, one of India's most prestigious research institutes, doesn't have sufficient money to pay its staffers full salary in February.</p>.<p>“Due to insufficient funds, all staff members and students/postdoctoral fellows of the TIFR in Centres and Field Stations will be paid 50% of the net salary for the month of February immediately. Remaining part of the salary will be paid when sufficient funds are available,” says a TIFR notice issued by its Registrar Wg Cdr George Antony on March 6.</p>.<p>“All deductions will be calculated on full salary and will be deposited to respective authorities as per rules,” it adds.</p>.<p>Phone calls to TIFR director Sandip Trivedi and Department of Atomic Energy spokesperson Ravi Shankar remain unanswered. The report would be updated if they responded. TIFR is a government-funded institute under the Department of Atomic Energy.</p>
<p>Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, one of India's most prestigious research institutes, doesn't have sufficient money to pay its staffers full salary in February.</p>.<p>“Due to insufficient funds, all staff members and students/postdoctoral fellows of the TIFR in Centres and Field Stations will be paid 50% of the net salary for the month of February immediately. Remaining part of the salary will be paid when sufficient funds are available,” says a TIFR notice issued by its Registrar Wg Cdr George Antony on March 6.</p>.<p>“All deductions will be calculated on full salary and will be deposited to respective authorities as per rules,” it adds.</p>.<p>Phone calls to TIFR director Sandip Trivedi and Department of Atomic Energy spokesperson Ravi Shankar remain unanswered. The report would be updated if they responded. TIFR is a government-funded institute under the Department of Atomic Energy.</p>
