New transfer policy for teachers from next year

New transfer policy for teachers from next year
The Hindu

HUBLI: Basavraj Horatti, Minister for Science and Technology, has said that the Government is now evolving new guidelines for transferring teachers and they would be implemented from next year.

Speaking at a Teacher's Day celebration organised under the auspices of the Hubli Rural Teachers Day Celebration Committee, Mr. Horatti said the Government had taken note of the lacunae in the policy of transfers, and hoped to bring about transparency in the new system.

Steps had been taken to release Rs. 380 crores in arrears to teachers. Within the next three months, the Government would take steps to ensure that salary is paid to teachers on the fifth of every month.

Instructions were being issued to zilla panchayats that the amount released towards teachers salary should not be diverted to any other purpose, Mr. Horatti said.

Mr. Horatti said while he would try to meet all the legitimate demands of the teachers, he expected the teachers to reciprocate the gesture by dedicating themselves to the cause of educating children.

Pralhad Joshi, BJP MP, felicitated the teachers who have won award for their meritorious services in diverse fields, including Raamu Mulagi, Head Master of the Government School set up to educate children of hamalis working in the Hubli APMC. Mr. Mulagi had been given the award for his contribution to the field of folk studies.

The Swamiji of Murusaviramath was present. Jagadish Shettar, MLA and President of the State BJP, presided over the function. S.S. Keladimath, Block Education Officer, welcomed the gathering. Khangowdra proposed a vote of thanks.