Assam College Teachers Protest Service and Financial Demands

College teachers across Assam suspended academic activities and held peaceful sit-in demonstrations on October 30, 2026, as the Assam College Teachers’ Association intensified its agitation. The protest addresses long-pending service and financial demands, including concerns that the implementation of UGC guidelines has adversely affected teachers' promotion prospects. Key demands include restoring the Old Pension Scheme and counting previous service toward seniority.

The agitation highlights unresolved policy issues and alleged failures by the Government of Assam to fulfill financial commitments to college teachers. The demands directly pressure the state government regarding budget allocations and service policy changes.