JAMMU: The Akhil Bharatiya Rashtrya Shakshik Mahasangh has urged the government to implement a transparent transfer policy in the Education Department to ensure fairness and efficiency in teacher placements.
During a meeting held in Ramban, Vippan Sharma, President of the Federation’s Ramban district unit, emphasized the urgent need to address various issues affecting the education sector. He demanded the immediate filling of vacancies for both teaching and non-teaching staff in schools across the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmiri. He also called for the regularization of all cadres within the department at the time of their promotion.
Akhil Bharatiya Rashtrya Shakshik Mahasangh strongly reiterated its demand that teachers should be exempted from extra-academic duties, as previously assured by the Education Department. Members expressed concern that assigning teachers non-teaching tasks hinders the delivery of quality education and disrupts academic schedules.
The meeting also highlighted the failure of the J&K government to implement its own transparent transfer policy, adversely impacting the academic environment in schools. Speakers argued that the lack of a fair transfer mechanism results in unnecessary delays, hardships for teachers, and academic disruptions for students.
Teachers working in remote and far-flung areas of J&K and Ladakh particularly suffer due to irregular transfers, leading to a shortage of staff in these institutions. The Federation stressed that without a well-structured transfer policy, schools in rural areas continue to face severe staff shortages, ultimately affecting the quality of education.
Another key issue raised in the meeting was the infrastructure crisis in educational institutions. Many schools lack basic facilities, proper classrooms, and essential teaching aids. The Federation urged the government to take concrete steps toward improving school infrastructure and ensuring that all institutions are well-equipped to provide quality education.
Additionally, the regularization of all teaching and non-teaching staff at the time of their promotion was emphasized as a critical step in ensuring job security and career progression for employees. The Federation stressed that delays in regularization create uncertainty and discourage skilled individuals from joining the education sector.
Akhil Bharatiya Rashtrya Shakshik Mahasangh has urged the Education Department to address these pressing issues without delay. They called for:
Immediate implementation of a transparent transfer policy.
Filling up of vacant teaching and non-teaching posts to ensure smooth functioning of schools.
Exemption of teachers from extra-academic duties to let them focus solely on academics.
Infrastructure improvement in schools, especially in remote areas.
Regularization of all cadres at the time of promotion to provide job security.
The Federation warned that if these demands are not met, it may resort to peaceful protests and representations before higher authorities to ensure justice for teachers and students alike.
