The Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry task force report states that there is a shortage of around three lakh faculty in colleges.
According to an official statement issued by HRD Ministry, the task force noted that more than 300,000 is the shortage of faculty in the system at present. The statement was issued on Tuesday i.e. on August 9, 2011. As per sources, the report, which was made after extensive consultations with several vice-chancellors and other sections of academics, was submitted to HRD Minister Kapil Sibal on Tuesday.
Furthermore, the task force recommended a proposal to introduce young men and women in teaching while they are still pursuing their academics and higher remuneration for the teachers pursuing research with teaching. The task force's recommendations are a part of government's efforts to revamp the education system.
