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JAMMU: A joint delegation of the Jammu & Kashmir Teachers Forum (JKTF) and JK NPS Employees United Front (NPSEUF) today called on the Director School Education, Jammu (DSEJ), raising key concerns regarding the proposed deployment of teaching staff for Census 2027 duties.
The delegation, led by Chief Patron Ganesh Khajuria, highlighted operational and humanitarian challenges faced by teachers, particularly women, during extensive door-to-door census surveys. Khajuria urged the department to seek exemption for female teachers, citing safety concerns, family responsibilities, and logistical difficulties that arise during prolonged field assignments.
The representatives also expressed serious concern over the practice of deputing multiple teachersâoften three to fourâfrom a single government school for census work. They warned that such large-scale diversion of teaching staff disrupts the academic calendar, affects classroom continuity, and ultimately hampers studentsâ learning outcomes, especially in already understaffed schools.
Members of the delegation present during the meeting included Kuldeep Bandral, P.D. Singh, Gautam Singh, Ashwani Sharma, Pawan Kumar, Rashpal Dass, Bachan Lal, Gurmeet Singh, Ravi Kaith, Sanjay Kumar, Surinder Kumar, Kuldeepak Singh, among others. They collectively emphasized the need for a balanced approach that safeguards both national responsibilities and the integrity of school education.
Placing a concrete proposal before the Director, Khajuria requested that clear instructions be issued to the Deputy Commissioner, Jammu, ensuring that not more than one teacher is deputed from any school for Census 2027 duties. This, he said, would help maintain the continuity of teaching-learning processes while still contributing effectively to census operations.
The Director School Education, Jammu, gave a patient and attentive hearing to the delegation. Assuring them of due consideration, the Director stated that the matter would be taken up with the concerned authorities to explore feasible solutions that address both administrative requirements and academic concerns.The meeting concluded on a positive note, with the delegation expressing hope that their demands would be acted upon in the larger interest of students, teachers, and the education system as a whole.
