Ludhiana, April 9 -- Punjab and Chandigarh College Teachers' Union (PCCTU) has raised serious concerns over the absence of regular principals in many colleges affiliated with Panjab University. As per the union, the situation is causing administrative delays and affecting the quality of higher education.

In a letter addressed to the vice-chancellor and registrar of Panjab University, the union highlighted that several colleges have been functioning under officiating principals for years, in violation of university's rules. District president of PCCTU, Chamkaur Singh, said that while there is much talk about improving higher education and implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, ground realities tell a different story.

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