CHANDIGARH: Punjab forum for social justice has expressed happiness over the Punjab Government decision to withdraw its letter of consent for changing the status of Panjab University to that of a Central University .they gave thank to Punjab Govt. for hearing the voice of educationists and other Punjabis and taking timely corrective action.

In a statement issued here Monday, they also expressed their deep gratitude to all educationists ,intellectuals, writers, politicians, bureaucrats  and  all other Punjabis spread all over the globe who have responded positively to the voice of veteran educationists and prevailed upon Punjab Govt. to review its decision. they are grately thankful to the media, particularly the Punjabi media, which has played a stellar role in this matter.

They appealed to the Central Governemnt to accept the latest recommendation of the Punjab in this matter. they also appealed to the Central and State Governments to find ways and means to remove the financial difficulties of universities, colleges, schools and other educational institutions of the State. they also urge the Central and State Govts to raise the retirement age of all teachers from Primary School to University level to 65 years in view of enhanced life expectancy and nationwide shortage of competent teachers.