Mass attachments of teachers and masters in Harni zone of Mendhar sub-division in Poonch is taking a toll over the education sector of the area.
Sources told Greater Kashmir; “Attachments of teaching stafffrom schools of Harni zone to other zones is a major cause of concern. Time andagain, the matter has been taken up with the higher authorities, but so far noaction has been taken.”
“Although the exact number of teachers attached is notclear, but number is several dozen,” they said.
They further said that besides general line teachers, evenRehbr-e-Taleem regularised teachers have been attached, which is in clearviolation of norms.
The locals, including Ashok Kumar, Ishan Kumar, MohammadUmar and Tariq Mahmood accused the Education department of showcasing “callousattitude”.
“Several teachers continue to be attached at differentplaces. It is taking a toll on the education sector. The future of our kids ison stake but the department does not seem to be bothered,” they said.
On being contacted,Deputy Chief Education Officer, Mendhar, Lal Hussain, said that the issueregarding attachments has come to his notice and a report has been sought fromthe concerned Zonal Education Officer.
“I assure that action will be taken in every case, whereinan attachment has been made in violation of norms,” he said.