JKTJAC highlights burning issues of teaching fraternity

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 24: A meeting of Jammu Kashmir Teachers’ Joint Action Committee ( JKTJAC) was held under the leadership of UT President Vinod, here today for highlighting various demands and issues of teaching fraternity.
Vinod Sharma demanded comprehensive transfer policy in favour of teachers appointed under ReT scheme; conversion of RReTs to Teachers Grade II/III; regularisation of ReTs who have successfully completed 5 years period; DPC of teachers to masters; filling up of vacant posts of ZEOs and Headmasters in headless zones and High Schools of the UT; provision of enrollment/post facto permission for enhancing qualifications and raising Grade of teachers at par with their counter parts in other UTs.
While speaking, UT Chairman Saleem Sagar demanded conversion of Headteachers posts into non plan posts of Masters to resolve the salary issue.
Provincial President Rajesh Jamwal demanded the release of MDM dues for last more than one year, which the teachers have managed from their own pockets for smooth functioning of Mid Day Meals.
On the occasion, the executive body nominated Khazan Singh as UT Coordinator of JKTJAC.