Thu Jan 30 16:00:00 UTC 2025: **Telangana Government Raises Retirement Age for Professors to 65, Sparking Outrage**
Hyderabad, India – The Telangana government has announced a controversial decision to raise the retirement age for university professors from 60 to 65 years. The move, effective immediately via GO MS No. 3, issued by Chief Secretary Yogita Rana, has been met with widespread protests and anger from affected faculty.
While the government has not yet commented publicly on the reasons behind the decision, speculation suggests it’s linked to perceived failures in providing adequate financial benefits to retiring employees. Professors, who have previously staged protests against the potential age increase, fear this is a precursor to similar measures for other government employees and teachers. They are now preparing further demonstrations.
The sudden announcement, two days after the order was issued, has exacerbated the discontent. There are concerns that this policy shift could affect career progression and employment opportunities for younger academics. The government’s silence on the matter further fuels anxieties among employees and educators across the state, who now worry that their retirement age will also be increased in the near future.
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