A teachers’ union is pushing for changes in how educators get paid, aiming for a more streamlined and reliable system. The Secondary Teachers Association recently presented a formal request to Dr. Gopal Krishna Jha, the regional education joint director, hoping to improve the timeliness of salary payments for teachers and staff.
Call for Change in Payment System
The core of the association’s request, as stated by state president Diwakar Mahato and divisional president Dilip Kumar Jha, is to designate sub-divisional education officers (SDOs) as the officers in charge of payments. Currently, delays in receiving salaries are causing concern among teachers and staff. The union believes that empowering SDOs with payment responsibilities will address these issues directly.
Why This Change Matters
According to the Secondary Teachers’ Union, making SDOs payment officers will create a more efficient and accountable system. By decentralizing the payment process, the union anticipates reducing bureaucratic hurdles and ensuring that teachers and staff receive their salaries promptly. This is vital for maintaining morale and ensuring educators can focus on their primary responsibility: teaching. This action aligns with the association’s goals of better supporting teachers and the educational system.
Expanding the SDO’s Role
In addition to overseeing secondary school payments, the organization is advocating for the Jamtara SDO to become the Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO) for primary education. This would give the SDO control over financial matters related to primary schools in the area. The union argues that this consolidation of financial responsibility would further enhance efficiency and accountability within the primary education sector. Consider the positive impact this could have on resource allocation and timely payments at the primary level.
The outcome of this request could significantly impact the financial well-being of teachers and staff. If approved, this change promises to bring about a more dependable and efficient payment system, ultimately supporting a more stable and motivated teaching workforce.