Will guest teachers be made permanent? Big update on the new government’s new rule! Atithi Shikshak Latest News – StudyToper

The government has recently issued a new order on the long -running demand for regularization of guest teachers in Madhya Pradesh. In this order, there is some relief for guest teachers, but their main demand has not been met. Instead of regularizing guest teachers directly, the government has decided to give 25% reservation in direct recruitment.

This new rule will be applicable for guest teachers who have worked at least three academic sessions and 200 days. This decision will give thousands of guest teachers a chance to pursue their career. However, many teacher organizations are not fully satisfied with this decision and are demanding complete regularization.

What is Atithi Shikshak Scheme?

Guest Teachers Scheme is a system introduced by the Government of Madhya Pradesh under which teachers are temporarily appointed in government schools. The main objective of this scheme is to remove the shortage of teachers and provide quality education to the students.

Objectives of guest teacher scheme

• To remove shortage of teachers in government schools
• Providing quality education to students
• Providing employment opportunities to unemployed youth
• Strengthen the education system

Guest teacher eligibility

• Candidate should be a resident of Madhya Pradesh
• Minimum educational qualification graduate and B.Ed. Should be
• TET (Teacher Eligibility Test) Examination is mandatory
• Age limit 21 to 40 years (exemption to reserved category)

New order on regularization of guest teachers

Recently, on the instructions of Madhya Pradesh High Court, the Directorate of Public Education (DPI) has issued a new order regarding regularization of guest teachers. The main points of this order are as follows:

• Guest teachers will not be regularized directly
• Guest teachers will be given 25% reservation in direct recruitment
• This reservation will be applicable only to those teachers who have worked at least three academic sessions and 200 days.
• The recruitment process will be completely in online mode
• Application, merit list, and selection process will be conducted through GFMS portal

Impact of new order

Positive effects:

• Online process will increase transparency
• Guest teachers will get priority with 25% reservation
• High court instructions will increase pressure on DPI to take a decision soon

Negative effects:

• Teachers are dissatisfied due to lack of regularization
• The recruitment process can be complicated by new rules

Problems and demands of guest teachers

Guest teachers have been struggling for their rights for a long time. Their major problems and demands are as follows:

Major problems

1. Absence of regularization
2. low pay
3. Lack of job security
4. Lack of social security benefits
5. Lack of career progress opportunities

Major demands

1. Regularization of all qualified guest teachers
2. Salary hike (minimum ₹ 30,000 per month)
3. Equal work, implementing the principle of equal pay
4. Providing health insurance and other social security benefits
5. Current training and development opportunities as regular teachers

Guest teacher recruitment process

The recruitment process of guest teachers is done completely in online mode. The following stages are followed for this:

1. Online application: Candidates register on the GFMS portal and fill the application form.
2. Documents upload: All the necessary documents are scanned and uploaded.
3. Merit list ready: Merit list is prepared on the basis of experience and educational qualifications.
4. Document Verification: Selected candidates are called for document verification.
5. Counseling: Counseling of qualified candidates is done.
6. School allocation: Schools are allotted on merit basis to selected candidates.

Salary and benefits for guest teachers

Currently guest teachers are given the following salary and benefits:

• Primary Teacher: ₹ 5,000 per month
• Secondary Teacher: ₹ 7,000 per month
• Higher Secondary Teacher: ₹ 9,000 per month

However, guest teacher organizations consider this salary very low and are demanding to increase it to at least ₹ 30,000 per month.

other benefits

• At present guest teachers are not given any additional benefit
• They are not entitled to health insurance, pension, or other social security benefits
• They do not get holidays or holidays similar to regular teachers

Career development opportunities for guest teachers

The current system has limited career development opportunities for guest teachers. However, after the new order, some possibilities are open for them:

1. Chance to become regular teachers: Due to 25% reservation, the possibility of becoming regular teachers for guest teachers has increased.
2. Benefits of Experience: Guest teachers working for a long time will get the benefit of experience in the recruitment process.
3. Training opportunities: The government conducts various training programs for guest teachers, which improves their skills.
4. Application to high posts: In some states guest teachers are allowed to apply for high positions like Principal.

Government schemes for guest teachers

The Madhya Pradesh government has launched some schemes for the welfare of guest teachers:

1. Training Program: Training programs are organized regularly for guest teachers.
2. Digital Education: Guest teachers are being trained in digital teaching techniques.
3. Skill upgrade: Programs are being run to increase the skills of guest teachers in various subjects.
4. Honorarium growth: Honorarium of guest teachers is increased from time to time.

Disclaimer

This article is only for informative purposes. Although we have tried to provide accurate and updated information, government rules and policies may change. Please confirm the latest information from official government sources before taking any action. We are not responsible for any decision or action taken based on the information given in this article.