Rajasthan Teachers Demand Transparent Transfer Policy, Slam Arbitrary Postings

Banswara- Siyaram Sharma, veteran educationist and Chief Patron & Administrative President of Rajasthan Shikshak Sangh (Siyaram), has strongly demanded the immediate implementation of a transparent transfer policy for teachers. He warned that transfers should only take place after a proper policy is in place, and the current “desire” (arbitrary) method must be stopped.

Addressing a teachers’ meeting at Garhi tehsil during his Banswara visit, Sharma said, “The government that came to power with the significant contribution of teachers, the largest employee group, has turned the Education Department into a hub of suffering. Transfers, promotions, and postings have become an ‘industry’ in the sacred field of education.”

Sharma criticised the rampant corruption in the transfer process and said, “If the transfer industry is not shut down immediately, the government will not even cross the double-digit mark in the next elections.” He also expressed displeasure over the delay in holding panchayat and municipal elections, saying, “How long will the mother of the goat keep praying for its well-being? If elections are held today, the exit of this government is certain. Nowhere does it feel like a welfare government is functioning in Rajasthan.”

Highlighting the poor condition of government schools, Sharma said that under the so-called nationalist government, both the condition and direction of schools have deteriorated. School buildings in tribal areas and across the state have become dilapidated and unsafe “death traps that could collapse anytime.”

He alleged large-scale corruption in school construction, saying that online tendering has only increased irregularities. “Corruption is at the root of every problem,” he added.

Key Demands Raised in Memorandum to CM

The Rajasthan Shikshak Sangh has submitted a detailed memorandum to the Chief Minister listing several demands:

• Immediately lift the ban on transfers of third-grade teachers.

• Formulate and implement a transparent transfer policy for all categories of teachers.

• Calls for applications from teachers, proper screening, and transfers based on seniority.

• Stop all transfers made on the recommendations of MLAs and public representatives.

• Include newly promoted lecturers (who have joined duty) in the transfer process, as they were not given adequate vacant posts during counselling.

Sharma alleged that in the current transfer and posting process, officers deliberately exclude vacant posts from counselling or manipulate them in such a way that teachers are sent to far-flung areas in all four directions, forcing them to approach middlemen.

He took a dig at the government, saying, “While Modi’s policy is ‘neither will I eat, nor will I let anyone eat,’ the head of this government is sitting with a blindfold and green glasses, so that everything appears green to him.”

State President Virendra Sharma pointed out that on 19 June, the Administrative Reforms Department removed the transfer ban for government officers and employees, but the ban on third-grade teachers in the Education Department is still in force, which is a great injustice to them.

State Executive President Naveen Kumar Sharma emphasised the need for a clear and transparent policy for transfers of teachers of all grades.

State General Secretary Ramdayal Meena warned the government that if a decision is not taken soon, deep resentment will spread among teachers and the union will be forced to launch a democratic agitation.

The union has also raised other issues including pay protection, adhoc bonus, and safety audit of dilapidated school buildings.