Amid debates on the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) requirement, Digvijaya Singh, a senior Congress leader, has written to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, highlighting the plight of over two lakh teachers in state-run schools. Singh urged the government to seek a prospective implementation of the TET mandate rather than a retrospective one, emphasizing the challenges faced by teachers.
Singh’s letter underlined the enforcement of the Right to Education Act in 2010 and the Supreme Court’s directive for teachers to pass the TET exam. He expressed concerns over the potential job loss faced by teachers failing to meet this requirement, especially those nearing retirement.
The notification making TET mandatory for all teachers in Madhya Pradesh has caused distress among the teaching community, with fears of livelihood loss. Singh mentioned the teachers’ plan to file review petitions, urging the government to support them legally to alleviate financial burdens and instill trust.
The veteran leader emphasized the state’s existing merit-based recruitment system and the qualifications already held by teachers, questioning the imposition of the TET rule despite Madhya Pradesh not being party to the specific court case. Singh called for immediate legal actions to protect teachers’ interests and address the TET-related issues in the state.
