Transparent teacher transfer policy introduced in Arunachal
Itanagar:
Arunachal Pradesh
cabinet, led by CM Pema Khandu, took several key decisions aiming at accelerating the state's development. Among the major policy changes, the cabinet approved replacing the Teachers' Transfer and Posting Policy (2019-2020) with the revised Teachers' Transfer and Posting Policy, 2025, ensuring a fair and rational distribution of teachers and non-ministerial employees across government schools.
The implementation of this policy will be managed through the
Teachers Registry Portal
, an automated system designed to facilitate transparent and logical transfers and postings. In a move to strengthen
higher education
, the cabinet sanctioned the creation of 32 teaching and non-teaching posts for Arunachal Pradesh University, Pasighat, including positions such as deputy registrar, librarian, assistant librarian, associate professor, and assistant professor. Additionally, the cabinet approved the "
Marking Scheme for Direct Recruitment
to PGTs and TGTs, Rules, 2025," which aligns with the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) guidelines to ensure high teaching standards and address the shortage of subject teachers in govt schools.
The cabinet further empowered deputy commissioners to suspend erring district officials and approved the creation of 200 Home Guard posts. It also cleared amendments to the recruitment rules for land management roles, including DLRSO, Surveyor, Mandal, and Field Assistant, as well as the restructuring of Arunachal Pradesh Civil Services to enhance governance.
Another significant decision was the approval of a tripartite agreement between the Government of India, the Capacity Building Commission, and the Arunachal Pradesh administration under Mission Karmayogi. In addition, the cabinet granted in-principle approval for The Sunrise Festival in Anjaw district, promoting cultural initiatives.Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh cabinet, led by CM Pema Khandu, took several key decisions aiming at accelerating the state's development. Among the major policy changes, the cabinet approved replacing the Teachers' Transfer and Posting Policy (2019-2020) with the revised Teachers' Transfer and Posting Policy, 2025, ensuring a fair and rational distribution of teachers and non-ministerial employees across government schools. The implementation of this policy will be managed through the Teachers Registry Portal, an automated system designed to facilitate transparent and logical transfers and postings. In a move to strengthen higher education, the cabinet sanctioned the creation of 32 teaching and non-teaching posts for Arunachal Pradesh University, Pasighat, including positions such as deputy registrar, librarian, assistant librarian, associate professor, and assistant professor. Additionally, the cabinet approved the "Marking Scheme for Direct Recruitment to PGTs and TGTs, Rules, 2025," which aligns with the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) guidelines to ensure high teaching standards and address the shortage of subject teachers in govt schools. The cabinet further empowered deputy commissioners to suspend erring district officials and approved the creation of 200 Home Guard posts. It also cleared amendments to the recruitment rules for land management roles, including DLRSO, Surveyor, Mandal, and Field Assistant, as well as the restructuring of Arunachal Pradesh Civil Services to enhance governance. Another significant decision was the approval of a tripartite agreement between the Government of India, the Capacity Building Commission, and the Arunachal Pradesh administration under Mission Karmayogi. In addition, the cabinet granted in-principle approval for The Sunrise Festival in Anjaw district, promoting cultural initiatives.
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