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JagdalpurJagdalpur, Chhattisgarh – In a significant concern for education in tribal regions, local educators and education activists have raised objections against the non-subject-wise seniority list issued by the Joint Director of Education, Bastar, for teacher promotions. They argue that this decision contradicts the directions of the Hon’ble Chief Minister, who had earlier emphasized the importance of subject-wise specialization in improving education quality.Violation of CM’s Vision for Quality EducationOn January 30, during a review meeting of the Education Department, the Chief Minister had instructed that government middle schools should follow subject-based recruitment and promotions. He had also directed the removal of non-subject-wise listings from official gazettes. Following this, all future teacher appointments and promotions were to be based on subject expertise to ensure quality education.
However, the recent action by Bastar’s Joint Director contradicts this vision and could negatively impact the students of this underprivileged region.Students May Suffer GreatlyEducation activists argue that promoting teachers without relevant subject qualifications will seriously affect students’ learning. Since Bastar is a predominantly tribal and economically backward area with minimal access to private education, students are entirely dependent on government schools. If teachers without proper subject knowledge are promoted, students may receive substandard education, damaging their academic foundation and future prospects in competitive exams and higher studies.Activists Demand Subject-Wise Promotion ListLeaders of the Chhattisgarh Subject Specialization Support Forum, including Ananda Sahu, Neelam Mesram, Rudra Kashyap, Veena Gupta, and Amit Thakur, recently submitted a memorandum to the Bastar Joint Director, demanding the issuance of a subject-wise seniority list in line with the CM’s directives.“Bastar Students Rely Solely on Government Schools”Rishi Rajput, State Convener of the Subject Specialization Forum and General Secretary of the Common Assistant Teachers’ Front, stated:“Bastar is an extremely backward, tribal, and economically weak area where there are hardly any private schools. The children here rely solely on government education. If unqualified teachers are promoted to teach unrelated subjects, it will ruin their academic foundation and push them further behind in higher education and career opportunities. The government is their only hope for a better future.”—Let me know if you’d like this formatted for a press release, news article, or flyer.
