Aizawl (Mizoram) [India], July 11 : Mizoram Education Minister Vanlalthlana on Friday acknowledged that one of the most persistent challenges faced by his department since taking office has been managing teacher transfers, a problem he said has remained unresolved across successive governments.
Addressing officials of the Information and Public Relations Department during a meeting, Vanlalthlana stated that the system of teacher transfers continues to be marred by resistance from some educators, resulting in administrative complications and tensions at the local level.
Speaking during a meeting with Information and Public Relations officials today, the Minister highlighted that frequent teacher transfers have persisted under both the previous and current governments. He noted that some teachers often resist transfers, leading to complications within local communities and among various groups. He emphasized that such practices must be brought to an end and added that even the teachers themselves have begun to acknowledge the need for change and are showing greater willingness to cooperate.
Dr. Vanlalthlana also acknowledged the difficulties faced by the government due to teachers' reluctance to accept transfer orders, stressing that students are ultimately the ones who suffer the most. He cited ongoing appeals from certain schools requesting the reinstatement of transferred headmasters as evidence of the issue's seriousness.
In response to current challenges, the Minister announced that the government plans to recruit 235 casual teachers for primary schools to help address teacher shortages.