The decision of the Jammu and Kashmir Government to take up the resolution in the Legislative Assembly seeking amendment in the Right of Education Act is indeed appreciable.
It reflects the Government’s concern for the historical and administrative quirk peculiar to the Union Territory and also the Government’s sensitivity towards the needs of the loyal teaching community.
A host of teachers in J & K have been recruited under the old rules without any TET (Teacher Eligibility Test) training.
It would be sheer injustice on the part of Government to make them appear to be unqualified by imposing this new norm.
The teachers concerned are not against the eligibility criteria, but it is really hard to believe that the Government would deprive the teaching community of its long-earned benefits.
The feeling of insecurity among these teachers about the future has become very serious now as they may be deprived of their jobs anytime soon if they fail to appear in the eligibility test.
The move by the J&K Government to get this resolution passed in the Assembly, therefore, not only reflects a positive attitude of the administration but also shows its willingness to address this very sensitive issue.
The UT government’s decision to plan a resolution in the Assembly regarding the dignity and honor of the teachers indicates their intention to safeguard their interests.
Education Minister is also concerned about teachers’ psyche and how it may affect children’s education.
Other States like Tamil Nadu have also taken similar measures, so the move is absolutely not wrong.
The resolution will ensure that the teaching employees serve the cause of education without any threat to their jobs.
The Government can be appreciated for taking up this issue and going a mile ahead to get a suitable resolution for the benefit of the teachers.
