A lucky break for teachers in UP: they will be posted to schools near their homes, and women will be able to live near their in-laws' homes..
UP Shiksha Mitra Transfer News: Relief for lakhs of Shiksha Mitras in Uttar Pradesh. Shiksha Mitras who have been posted far from their homes or in remote areas for a long time can now hope for transfers closer to their residences. The Director General of School Education, Uttar Pradesh, has issued important instructions to all District Magistrates and District Basic Education Officers in this regard. The main objective of this move is to address the personal problems of Shiksha Mitras and make their workplaces more convenient.
Following this new order from the UP government, married female Shiksha Mitras or those working in remote areas due to family reasons are likely to receive special priority. For the past several years, Shiksha Mitras have been demanding adjustments and transfers to their home districts or blocks, along with demands for better remuneration. The new transfer rules of the education department have brought smiles to their faces, and preparations are underway to begin the process at the administrative level.
UP Shiksha Mitra Transfer: Strict Instructions from the Director General of School Education
The Director General of School Education, Uttar Pradesh, has written to all District Magistrates in the state, instructing them to adopt a humane approach regarding the posting and transfers of Shiksha Mitras. According to reports, in many districts, Shiksha Mitras are posted in schools that are far from their residences. The Director General has clarified that if the number of Shiksha Mitras in any school exceeds the sanctioned posts or if the student-teacher ratio is unbalanced, then the Shiksha Mitras should be adjusted to nearby schools where there is a need.
Shikshamitra News: Priority for Female Shiksha Mitras
Under this new policy, married female Shiksha Mitras are being given special relief. Often, the distance between their in-laws' residence and their workplace became a major challenge for them after marriage. According to the new guidelines, such women will be considered for adjustment to vacant positions in schools nearest to their in-laws' residence. In addition, Shiksha Mitras suffering from serious illnesses or those with disabilities will also be given priority in this process.
A committee to be formed under the chairmanship of the DM
To ensure transparency in this entire process of transfer and adjustment of UP Shiksha Mitras, a committee will be formed at the district level, which will be chaired by the District Magistrate (DM) himself. The District Basic Education Officer (BSA) will be its member secretary. This committee will review the applications received and ensure that there is no shortage of teachers in any school and that Shiksha Mitras (para-teachers) are allocated schools according to their convenience.
Decision taken on humanitarian grounds
Officials of the Uttar Pradesh Education Department believe that Shiksha Mitras are strengthening the foundation of government schools despite receiving low remuneration. Therefore, it is the government's responsibility to address their practical problems. Saving time and money spent on commuting to remote areas will allow Shiksha Mitras to teach children with full energy. This step will boost the morale of the Shiksha Mitras. The date and procedure for inviting applications in the districts will be clarified soon.
Shiksha Mitras will have to apply with the necessary documents at their respective block or district education office. The department will ensure that there is no corruption in the transfer process.
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