The Bihar government has announced major changes for government teachers. These changes are on issues like transfer, holidays, and salary disputes. Additional Chief Secretary of Education Department S. Siddharth informed about these changes on Tuesday, 3 December 2024.
He said that these steps have been taken to address the problems of teachers and improve the education system. The new system includes important decisions like giving posting near home to teachers applying for transfer, creating a new authority to resolve salary disputes, preparing a digital education book to identify fake teachers and giving leave on festivals of all religions.
Good news for teachers in Bihar
There is good news for government teachers in Bihar. The government has taken new steps to solve many of their problems. The government has paid attention to the problems of transfer, salary dispute, holidays, and fake teachers. Additional Chief Secretary of Education Department S. Siddharth announced these changes on Tuesday. He said that the education system has to be strengthened by reducing the problems of teachers.
Relief to teachers worried about transfer
Teachers worried about transfer will now get relief. Additional Chief Secretary S. Siddharth said that efforts will be made to give postings near the homes of teachers who have applied for transfer. This will make it easier for teachers to stay with their families. They will not have to travel long distances.
Solution found for salary disputes
The government has also found a solution for salary related disputes. A new authority is being formed which will resolve salary disputes of teachers. The decisions of this authority will be valid for the education department. This will provide relief to teachers from problems like salary cuts. They will be able to do their work without any worries.
This is how fake teachers will be controlled
To curb fake teachers, the government has decided to create a digital education book. In this book, all the teachers’ information, such as name, address, and educational qualification, will be recorded in digital form. S. Siddharth told a private TV channel that if a complaint comes about a fake teacher, then it will be investigated in just two minutes. This system will bring transparency in the education system.
Teachers’ demand regarding holidays is also being considered
Teachers’ demands regarding holidays have also been considered. The education department has released a new calendar. In this, apart from the main festivals of all religions and winter vacations, summer holidays have also been taken into consideration. This will provide relief to both teachers and students.
S Siddharth’s appeal to teachers
Additional Chief Secretary S. Siddharth has appealed to the teachers to focus on the studies of the children. He said that the education department is ready to solve all their problems. Teachers need not worry about anything. The department is with them.
