Chandigarh, July 26 -- Teachers of seven privately managed government-aided colleges in the city have been granted promotion benefits under Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) - a structured, time-bound promotion programme for faculty and academic staff in universities and colleges- as per the University Grants Commission 2018 regulations.

The orders were passed Friday by director higher education Palika Arora on the recommendations of a high-powered committee constituted by the UT administration. In accordance with the order, around 550-600 teachers teaching in these colleges will be provided promotional benefits with effect from April 1, 2022.

The decision has, however, deprived teachers of DAV College, Sector 10, MCM-DAV, Sector 36, Gosw...