TISS Staff Contracts Axed: Faculty and Students Cry Foul

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences has not renewed the contracts of over 100 teaching and non-teaching staff members, causing an uproar among faculty and students. The decision, linked to delays in grant renewals from the Tata Trust, has drawn sharp criticism and concerns over administrative mismanagement.

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) faced severe backlash after it did not renew the contracts of more than 100 teaching and non-teaching staffers. Faculty members disclosed on Sunday that the contracts across four TISS campuses—Mumbai, Tuljapur, Hyderabad, and Guwahati—lapsed on June 30, with a significant number impacting campuses other than Mumbai.

A faculty member noted that the contracts were tied to grants from the Tata Trust, which have not been renewed in a timely manner. Despite being informed on June 28 about the non-renewal, faculty urged the administration to wait for a decision from the Tata Trust, but their appeals were ignored.

The sudden termination has led to accusations of administrative mismanagement. A students' body has called for the immediate revocation of the termination, labeling it a failure of TISS leadership and the BJP-led Union government. The forum warned of the ensuing scarcity of teaching staff and potential risks for politically motivated appointments.

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