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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar allows teachers to choose preferred districts after transfer complaints
Patna, India: In response to widespread complaints regarding recent transfers of teachers in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday directed the Education Department to accommodate those seeking postings closer to home. Addressing the issue, CM Nitish posted on social media platform X, saying, 'We have received many suggestions and grievances regarding the recent inter-district transfers of government school teachers. I have instructed the Education Department to allow such teachers to select three preferred districts, and they will be posted in one of those. Posting within the district will be handled by a committee headed by the District Magistrate, to place teachers in or near their desired blocks, as far as possible. ' He urged teachers not to worry and to continue focusing on their critical role. 'Teachers are the backbone of the future generation. I appeal to them to stay committed to improving the quality of education in Bihar,' the Chief Minister said. The Education Department, under the leadership of Additional Chief Secretary S. Siddharth, has already issued a directive to all District Magistrates (DMs) and District Education Officers (DEOs). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Unsold 2021 Cars Now Almost Free - Prices May Surprise You Unsold Cars | Search Ads Learn More Undo Complaints related to the Bihar Teacher Transfer and Posting process must be resolved by August 31, and new posting orders are to be issued by September 10. Among the key highlights of the directive, teachers facing issues with inter-district transfers can file complaints through the e-Shikshakosh portal. Complaints related to intra-district postings will be addressed by the District Establishment Committee, chaired by the respective DM. After review, fresh transfer and posting orders will be issued to ensure that teachers are placed as per merit and preference. The move comes after teachers from across Bihar expressed dissatisfaction with being posted in far-flung districts, affecting their personal and professional well-being. The government's response is seen as a teacher-friendly initiative, especially ahead of the upcoming election season. (IANS) Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Resolve teacher transfer complaints by Aug 31: ACS
Patna: Additional chief secretary (ACS) of the education department, S Siddharth , on Tuesday asked district officers to complete the review of complaints related to teacher transfer postings by Aug 31. He said the entire process of transfer postings must be concluded between Sept 1 and Sept 30. A formal letter was issued by the ACS detailing the procedure for addressing transfer-related complaints submitted through the e-Shikshakosh portal. "During the process of teacher transfer postings, it must be ensured that no election-related work is obstructed, and the instructions issued by the Election Commission of India are strictly adhered to," the ACS said. District Establishment Committee, chaired by the district officer, will be responsible for reviewing complaints pertaining to both inter-district and intra-district transfer postings. In the case of inter-district transfers, the committee is required to submit a consolidated list with clear recommendations to the director of primary education. Based on these recommendations, transfer orders for inter-district postings will be issued by the director. For transfers within the same district, new posting orders will be issued following the resolution of the complaints.
