VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Staff and teachers at Raksha Anusandhan School (RAV) in Dehradun are opposing its management transfer from DRES to DAV College Trust & Management Society. This change, affecting a school partially funded by DRDO, raises concerns about potential negative changes to employee salary structures. DRDO clarified its financial support did not imply ownership or control. NEW DELHI: The transfer of management of Raksha Anusandhan School (RAV) in Dehradun — partially funded by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) — from Defence Research Educational Society (DRES) to DAV College Trust & Management Society from April 20 this year has been opposed by staff and teachers of the school, who fear that their salary structure will change for the worse.RAV, Dehradun is a co-educational, CBSE-affiliated school established in 1993. “DRDO, which had earlier started providing deficit (partial) funding to seven such schools to help children of its employees get school admission easily in far-flung places, has now decided to let the professionally run education trust run these schools,” a DRDO official told TOI. Besides the Dehradun school, management of five others, including those in Pune, Hyderabad and Chandigarh, has been handed over to the education trust.“This transition is aimed at ensuring improved governance, operational efficiency and sustained institutional development,” the DRES president said in a statement.“DRDO was only financially supporting RAV and such financial support does not imply ownership, direct control or administrative authority. The current employees of RAV managed by DRES are not govt employees. Their employment is governed by rules and regulations under DRES bye-laws and not by govt service conditions,” the president clarified.“All stakeholders are requested to take note of the above clarifications. Any information or interpretation contrary to this may be treated as inaccurate,” the president added.Despite the clarifications, teachers and staff of RAV Dehradun continue to protest the change in management.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Use Petrol Sparingly’: PM Modi Calls For WFH, Carpooling Amid West Asia WarFormer Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s Anti-BJP Unity Call Rejected By Left, Congress In Bengal TwistWill Vijay Join INDIA Bloc? ‘Secular’ Speech Sparks Fresh Political Speculation | WatchSuspended TMC Leader Riju Dutta Praises Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari For Preventing Post-Poll ViolenceIndia Tests Advanced Agni-5 MIRV Missile With 5,000 KM Range, Multiple Warhead Capability | WatchPM Modi Urges Indians To Save Fuel As West Asia War Triggers Massive Oil CrisisBJP Bengal Chief Samik Bhattacharya Launches Sharp Attack On TMC Amid I-PAC ControversyVijay Faces Political Storm After Vande Mataram Played Before Tamil Thaai VaazhthuSecurity Scare In Bengaluru Ahead Of PM Modi Visit After Explosives Recovery | WatchSatheesan-Venugopal Face-Off Delays Congress Decision On Kerala Chief Minister123PhotostoriesUS turns 250: Where to witness best celebrations across South America in 2026Mother’s Day special: The everyday superfoods that help moms stay energised, strong, and healthy through life’s endless demandsGestational Diabetes may end after pregnancy, but its hidden impact on thyroid health could last for yearsPoet Kumar Vishwas’ lavish Noida bungalow is a five-floor, crores-worth property defined by private salon, lifts and artistic interiorsYour mum said it first! 5 health tips now backed by scienceIs fibremaxxing healthy? 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Till the filing of the report, Gandhi’s reply had crossed 1.5 million views, with more than 31,000 likes, 5,600 reposts and over 1,000 comments.Dhandapani later replied, “Pleasantly surprised with your response.”Several users praised the exchange for its civility and humour.“One user wrote, “I dont vote for your party, but this tweet made me laugh.”Another commented, “Professionalism transcend politics. People are usually more nuanced than what we see on the screen.”Some users, however, questioned whether publicly revealing a client relationship was professionally appropriate.“This kind of conversation is very rare in New India’s political circles, but I still believe sharing the client’s name in the first place was not professional,” one user wrote.Others continued the humour, with one quipping: “Even Rahul depends on Modi supporters for his ‘hard earned’ investments!”About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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