Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 16: Highlighting issues concerning the teaching community, the Jammu and Kashmir Teachers Association (JKTA) has demanded rationalization of staff, initiation of the Annual Transfer Drive (ATD), formulation of a transfer policy for teachers appointed under the Rehbar-e-Taleem (ReT) scheme, and the immediate filling of vacant posts at various levels.
Addressing a press conference, here today, JKTA president Bhupinder Singh drew attention towards vacant posts of Teachers, Masters, Lecturers, Headmasters, Zonal Education Officers (ZEOs), Zonal Education Planning Officers (ZEPOs), Principals, and ministerial staff.
“Delay in rationalization, transfers, and recruitment are significantly affecting the education system, impacting students’ learning and teachers’ professional growth,” he said and urged the School Education Department to take immediate action on these issues.
During the press conference, several notable trade union leaders joined JKTA, further strengthening its movement. Senior trade union leader Mushtaq Ahmed Malik, Nisar Ahmed from Anantnag, Rafiq Anjum from Ramban, Narain Dutt from Doda, Tahir Nawaz, and Reyaz Ahmed Batt were among those who extended their support to the association’s cause.
UT Senior Vice President Akhter Abbas Naik; Senior Vice Chairman Javid Chuwan; UT Secretary Ishaq Rashid, UT Media Secretary Sadaket Malik, UT Chief Organizer Hamit Wani, Female Wing Provincial President Poonam Thakur, Provincial Senior Vice President Tirth Singh Balwal, Provincial Secretary Kuldeep Katoch, District President Reasi Sajad Ahmed Malik, District President Jammu Madhu Sambyal, Chairman Udhampur Surjeet Katoch, District Senior Vice President Jasbir Singh, Zonal President Pooni Bashir Bajar, Provincial Executive Member Shareef Sehmat, Mohd Hanief, and several others were present on the occasion.
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