Srinagar, April 10 -- "The strike which commenced from 07-04-2025 marked a strong and united stand against prolonged government apathy toward their genuine demands. Despite their essential role in the higher education system, the lecturers continue to face uncertainty, exploitation, irregular wages, and lack of job security", said a spokesperson of Jammu and Kashmir Higher Education Contractual Teachers Association (J&K HECTA).

The spokersperson said that J&K HECTA reached out to the Government multiple times and also launched a one day pen down strike on 03-2025 in order to redress the legitimate concerns of College contractual fraternity. Despite multiple representations and discussions, the genuine demands of college contractual lectu...